What is your opinion of the Supreme Court?s decision in Miranda? Is Miranda necessary? Why do you feel this way?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Good answer will address the holding and purpose of the Miranda decision. Then students should take a position and support it in light of the court?s reasoning.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
Restorative justice is the justification for punishment that most explicitly provides a role for the victim in the punishment process.
A security perimeter must be ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A police officer is testifying in a criminal trial. The defense attorney, during cross-examination, asks the officer to express an opinion. What should the officer do?
A. The officer should offer his or her opinion. B. The officer should refuse to answer the question as a lay witness. C. The officer should notify the judge that he is claiming privilege and cannot answer such questions. D. The officer should delay answering to allow the prosecution an opportunity to object.
Which of the following is NOT a situation that warrants either reasonable suspicion or probable cause?
a. stop a vehicle b. stop and frisk c. order occupants out of a vehicle d. conduct a consensual search