How does the exclusionary rule operate in the confessions/interrogation context?
What will be an ideal response?
Generally speaking, a confession obtained in violation of Miranda or some constitutional provision will be excluded. However, just because a confession is obtained illegally does not mean that any subsequently obtained evidence will automatically be excluded. In fact, illegally obtained statements are themselves considered admissible in certain instances. There are essentially three lines of cases involving confessions and the exclusionary rule: (1) cases involving the standing of a party to challenge a confession, (2) cases where the prosecution seek to use a confession for impeachment, and (3) cases where a defendant seeks to exclude evidence that is "fruit of the poisonous tree."
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What is a theory? Describe the steps in criminological theory building, and explain the role that social research plays in the development of theories about crime
What will be an ideal response?
___________ ___________ can be used to detect alterations to a document made with ink differing from the original and can also reveal writing that has been erased
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Police departments' recruiting efforts should emphasize the challenges involved in becoming a police officer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A utilitarian theory is defined as:
a. punishing offenders as an end in and of itself b. a theory that is used for correctional institutions c. a theory that is guided by evidence-based practices d. seeking to sanction offenders not simply to sanction them, but for some other purpose (e.g., reduce crime)