The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a warrantless search of a vehicle is valid if the police have probable cause to believe that the car contains evidence that they are seeking. This decision is known as the:

a. Stout doctrine

b. Carroll doctrine.
c. exclusionary rule.
d. fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine.


b

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Police may make a warrantless arrest based on probable cause in all of the following circumstances, except

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At a minimum threshold level, probable cause for an arrest can be said to exist when a police officer has

A) the level of certainty which makes it more likely than not that the subject has committed a crime. B) a reasonable basis to suspect that criminal activity may be afoot. C) a mere hunch that a particular person has committed a crime. D) the level of proof known as proof beyond a reasonable doubt. E) more than a mere hunch but less than the level of proof needed for a conviction.

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The majority of sexual victimizations of incarcerated youth are committed by

A) visitors. B) other youth in the facility. C) facility staff. D) court personnel.

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Destroying the American flag is a Class C misdemeanor?

a. True b. False

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