Which Amendment guarantees a defendant’s right to a speedy trial?

a. First
b. Fourth
c. Sixth
d. Eighth


c. Sixth

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Secret trials are also called ____________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The “objective” aspect of the Katz test holds that the individual person has exhibited a personal expectation of privacy. 2. The “subjective” aspect of the Katz test holds that society recognizes the expectation of privacy to be reasonable. 3. The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that when talking with a “false friend” who happens to be an undercover officer, a citizen has a reasonable expectation of privacy. 4. To seize an item via the plain view doctrine, an officer must be legally situated and have probable cause that the object is evidence of criminal activity.

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What may or must an officer do when serving a search or arrest warrant at a residence?

A) May enter the residence by any means available, if it is a felony B) Must knock and wait for someone to answer the door C) Must knock, identify him or herself and the reason for his or her presence, and wait an appropriate length of time before entry D) May enter, if the door is open

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List and discuss some of the risks that exist in undercover assignments

What will be an ideal response?

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