Which pretrial motion requests that the trial be postponed to some future date?
A. motion for dismissal
B. motion for continuance
C. motion for discovery
D. motion for suppression
B. motion for continuance
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In the evidence-collection process, contamination of evidence occurs most commonly when evidence is not properly secured, is wrongfully mixed with other types of evidence, or is altered significantly from its original condition at the crime scene
What are the legal consequences if evidence is not handled properly? A. When this occurs, the evidence is usually rendered inadmissible or "incompetent" by the court. B. The evidence is usually admissible but the officer may be impeached by defense counsel in the handling of the evidence. C. The evidence may be admissible if officer can show that in "good faith" the errors were based on poor training or poor information at the time of collection. D. The evidence is not admissible but officers and prosecution may still use the information to convict the suspect.
The ambiguous nature of the probable cause doctrine increases the risk of Section 1983 lawsuits in the area of:
A) search and seizure B) negligence C) wrongful death D) None of the above
Name one outcome of mass incarceration policies.
What will be an ideal response?
Mass arrest has seldom been associated with the suspension of individual rights
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false