The _______ Amendment limits the admissibility of confessions that have been obtained unfairly
a. First
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Eighth
b
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Studies have revealed that for jurors ______ evidence is a potent indicator of guilt, possibly exceeding eyewitness evidence.
a. hard b. polygraph c. confession d. scientific
Which of the following is NOT an action that can occur after the Mirandawarning is read?
a. The suspect agrees to talk and expresses a desire to have counsel present b. The suspect agrees to talk without the assistance of counsel c. The suspect refuses to talk, in which case the police questioning muststop d. The suspect is allowed to leave and return at a later time for additionalquestioning
States that lying, stealing, bullying, and other conduct problems that occur in childhood are the strongest predictors of future criminal behavior
a. Learning theory b. Life course criminology c. Psychological theory d. Control theory
Regarding searches of probationers' homes, U.S. v. Knights (2001) relaxed the standard of reasonableness to include searches by: a. probation officers
b. parole officers. c. law enforcement officers. d. corrections officers.