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If the police have reason to know that the person consenting might not have authority, and they continue the search,
Police failure to provide the defendant with outside information (such as efforts by his attorney to reach him) DOES NOT invalidate a waiver UNLESS
Pre-Trial Identifications & the 5th Amendment: Courts have held that pre-trial identifications (lineups, photo identifications), blood tests, fingerprints, and voice identifications are
A defendant's confession may be excluded at trial under the 5th, 6th, or 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Under the 14th Amendment Due Process Clause,
Under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a person has the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures by the government. Seizure under the 4th Amendment includes .
A defendant/suspect's statements made in violation of his Miranda rights are subject to the
Under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a person is granted protection from unlawful government searches and seizures. A seizure occurs when
Why are inchoate crimes also called preparatory or anticipatory crimes?
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Courts use a sliding scale based on the particular factual circumstances to determine whether
The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that everyone should be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Thus, a police officer will need a warrant to conduct a search and to seize items, unless
Which ONE of the following is NOT an exception to the rule on omissions?A. Involuntary assumption of care for another. B. Duty under a contract.C. Creating a dangerous situation and failing to avert it.D. Special relationship.
For conduct crimes, the defendant is liable whether his action is voluntaryor not. True or false?
To convict for murder the Prosecution must show that the defendant brought about the victim's death. Which of the following statements is correct?A. Murder is a state of affairs crime.B. Murder is a conduct crime.C. Murder is a result of crime.
What is meant by the term actus reus?A. All elements of the offence except those that relate to the mens rea. B. The mental part of the offence.C. The result of the offence.D. The penalty for the offence.
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According to the Supreme Court, the right to bear arms is ( ). Thus, much debate now revolves around ( ).
Gun rights advocated focus on the ( ), wheras gun control advocates focus on the ( ).