In Horton v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that inadvertence was no longer a requirement of the plain view doctrine. Do you agree or disagree with the decision? Explain why or why not
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I agree with the decision in the Horton case that inadvertence should not be a
requirement of the plain view doctrine. If the purpose of the exclusionary rule is to
protect individuals from unreasonable searches and searches, isn't it reasonable for
officers to act following what a reasonable person would do under the
circumstances? If the officer has the lawful right to be there, the expectation of
privacy should be less.
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Identify the three main components of the criminal justice system and outline their main functions. Discuss the key role of the courts in relation to the other two components
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The right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and the idea that statements made voluntarily will be used against the person make up the:
a. Discretionary waiver c. totality of the circumstances b. Miranda warning d. Juvenile Rights Waiver
Which of the following hypotheses is false regarding the link between media and violence?
a. Media violence influences specific areas of the brain that are involved in the regulation of emotion, arousal, and attention. b. Those who watch television frequently view aggression and violence as common, socially acceptable behavior. c. Extensive and repeated exposure to media violence sensitizes kids to real-world violence. d. Television may help violent youths justify their behavior as socially acceptable.