Which case ruled that an officer’s state of mind is irrelevant if probable cause for his or her action exists?

A.State v. Soto
B.Wilkins v. Maryland State Police
C.Whren v. United States
D.Terry v. Ohio


C.Whren v. United States

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When police have substantial time to obtain an arrest warrant and there is probable cause but no exigency, the Fourth Amendment requires that they obtain an arrest warrant to lawfully seize the person in his home

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Low-velocity, heavy bullets are more likely to ricochet.

a. true b. false

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The stop-and-frisk exception based upon the Terry v. Ohio (1968) case is considered a ____________________search.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which is a generic term for residential, self-help, drug-free treatment programs that have some common characteristics, including concepts adopted from AA?

a. Twelve-step program b. Community intervention c. Group therapy d. Therapeutic community

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