In your opinion, should the Fifth Amendment apply to blood testing and field sobriety tests? How has the Court ruled regarding the admissibility of such tests?

What will be an ideal response?


Opinions regard the Fifth Amendment and blood testing and field sobriety tests will vary. Answers should include Breithaupt v. Abram and Schmerber v. California regarding rulings on the admissibility of such tests. The Court has upheld that drawing blood for drunk driving cases is not a violation of the Fifth Amendment as the protection of the public has a greater interest.

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a. act consequentialism b. ethical wisdom c. ethical absolutism d. virtue ethics

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Which of the following steps were not recommended by the authors when using a password system?

a. Personnel must be motivated to protect and not allow unauthorized persons to obtain the password. b. Employees are best motivated with positive training that stresses the need to prevent compromise of passwords. c. Passwords should be modified at frequent intervals, at least once every three months. d. Passwords should be easy to remember therefore the use of familiar names or initials is recommended.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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