Police have probable cause that Hamlet is carrying a briefcase containing the stolen crown jewels of Denmark. They see him enter a car at JFK Airport

The police may lawfully open the briefcase without a warrant if Hamlet is arrested in the car, but not if they arrest him before entering the car. [Do not assume diplomatic immunity] Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
COMMENT: Result of combined rules of Chadwick and Acevedo

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In _______________________ the courts recognized that prison officials must make every effort to treat members of all religious groups equally, unless they can demonstrate reasonableness to do otherwise

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Knowing behavior is action undertaken with ________

A) awareness B) a reasonable doubt C) negligence D) scienter

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Evidence of soot is present in contact wounds

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When you compare people with the police and the larger society, people who are the victims of discrimination or who feel powerless or alienated from society

A. are likely to have more negative attitudes toward the police. B. are more likely to have public attitudes about other social and political issues of the day. C. are more likely to abuse people in society. D. may be in fact very satisfied with their treatment by the police.

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