Give an example of an instance in which an officer may lawfully execute a Terry search of the passenger compartment of an automobile.
What will be an ideal response?
The search of the passenger compartment of an automobile is justified in those instances in which an officer possesses a reasonable belief that the suspect is dangerous and may gain immediate control of weapons.
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A formal written accusation submitted to the court by a grand jury, alleging that a specified person has committed a specified offense, usually a felony, is known as an ________
a. indictment b. assessment c. arraignment d. enforcement
Direct misconduct by a police officer, such as extorting money from drug dealers, would be an example of which of the following forms of misconduct?
a. Nonfeasance b. Misfeasance c. Malfeasance d. All of the above
Voluntary intoxication in a criminal case is:
a. never a defense. b. only a defense in specific intent crimes. c. only a defense in general intent crimes. d. a defense as it applies to motive.