Question 1

The most important limitation on searches is that they must be:

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A)  expedient in scope.
B)  narrow in scope.
C)  broad in scope.
D)  prearranged by warrant.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

What do investigators need to search for in order to conduct an effective search?

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A)  physical evidence
B)  the identity of the offender
C)  the type of crime that was committed
D)  the items being searched forE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

In which of the following cases is a search legal?

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A)  The search is incidental to a lawful arrest.
B)  An officer stops a suspicious person.
C)  The officer has arrested the person in the past.
D)  An officer conducts a search of a motorist for a driving infraction.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The Supreme Court has ruled that probable cause should be based on a totality-of-the- test.

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Question 5

Define an uncontaminated crime scene.

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If no one has entered the scene between ...

Question 6

Which rule states that courts will not accept evidence obtained by unreasonable search and seizure?

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A)  silver-platter rule
B)  exclusionary rule
C)  roots-of-the-tree rule
D)  rule of thumbE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Hopefully, a well-organized, thorough, and proper organization of a crime scene search will result in:

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A)  the discovery of evidence.
B)  generating ideas about who may be a suspect.
C)  ignoring evidence that was found by accident.
D)  identifying the motive.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Discuss whether dogs are subject to the same legal limitations on searches as officers.

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As agents of the police, dogs are subjec...

Question 9

Officers may not seize contraband they discover during a legal search, but must ask consent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In California v.Greenwood, the Supreme Court ruled that:

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A)  searches of homes are illegal.
B)  searches of cars are legal if part of an inventory.
C)  the curtilage rule applies to all evidence.
D)  containers left on public property are open to search by police without a warrant.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

When probable cause exists but there is no time to obtain a search warrant, the officer may conduct a search.This is an example of an emergency, or circumstance.

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The answer of When probable cause exists but there is...

Question 12

Emergency circumstances (such as officers hearing shots fired or screams)  that allow officers to enter a home without a warrant are referred to as:

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A)  no-knock entries.
B)  high-risk entries.
C)  exigent circumstances.
D)  warrantless emergencies.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Consent to search is valid only if given:

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A)  under duress.
B)  by a person who is not in control of the property.
C)  voluntarily.
D)  unknowingly.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The courts have ruled that when police take custody of a vehicle or other property, the police:

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A)  may not inventory the property without a court order.
B)  may not inventory the property without probable cause.
C)  may inventory the property.
D)  may search the property regardless of circumstances.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The Carroll decision established that automobiles may be searched without a warrant, largely based on the
_______________ of vehicles.

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The answer of The Carroll decision established that automobiles may...

Question 16

The Carroll decision established that with probable cause:

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A)  automobiles may not be searched unless consent is given.
B)  houses may be searched if the person was arrested in the house.
C)  individuals associated with an arrested person may be searched.
D)  automobiles may be searched based on their obvious mobility.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The landmark decision in Terry v.Ohio established police officers' right to patdown or frisk a person they have stopped to question if they have reasonable suspicion that the person might be _______________ and
______________.

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armed, dan...

Question 18

How would you proceed with the search of a dead body at a crime scene? What issues must be considered?

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Searching a dead body should be done onl...

Question 19

Every lawful arrest is accompanied by a search of the arrested person to protect the arresting officers and others and to prevent destruction of evidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When is trash subject to search?

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In California v.Greenwood (198...

Exam 4: Searches

Hopefully, a well-organized, thorough, and proper organization of a crime scene search will result in:

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Define an uncontaminated crime scene.

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The Carroll decision established that automobiles may be searched without a warrant, largely based on the _______________ of vehicles.

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In California v.Greenwood, the Supreme Court ruled that:

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Every lawful arrest is accompanied by a search of the arrested person to protect the arresting officers and others and to prevent destruction of evidence.

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Officers may not seize contraband they discover during a legal search, but must ask consent.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that probable cause should be based on a totality-of-the- test.

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Emergency circumstances (such as officers hearing shots fired or screams) that allow officers to enter a home without a warrant are referred to as:

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Which rule states that courts will not accept evidence obtained by unreasonable search and seizure?

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The landmark decision in Terry v.Ohio established police officers' right to patdown or frisk a person they have stopped to question if they have reasonable suspicion that the person might be _______________ and ______________.

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How would you proceed with the search of a dead body at a crime scene? What issues must be considered?

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When is trash subject to search?

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Discuss whether dogs are subject to the same legal limitations on searches as officers.

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Consent to search is valid only if given:

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The courts have ruled that when police take custody of a vehicle or other property, the police:

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In which of the following cases is a search legal?

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When probable cause exists but there is no time to obtain a search warrant, the officer may conduct a search.This is an example of an emergency, or circumstance.

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The most important limitation on searches is that they must be:

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The Carroll decision established that with probable cause:

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What do investigators need to search for in order to conduct an effective search?

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