Describe the legal standards for assessing searches and seizures conducted by law enforcement agents

What will be an ideal response?


The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. In most cases, the police must have a warrant before being legally permitted to conduct a search. Based on the Fourth Amendment, the Exclusionary Rule holds that evidence of an offense that is collected in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights may not be used in a criminal prosecution.

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A person may properly claim the privilege against self-incrimination and to refuse to testify

A. Because the statements would lead to civil incarceration as sexually dangerous person B. Because the statements would likely lead to the murder of his wife C. Because the statements would lead to adjudication as a juvenile delinquent D. Because the statements would lead to retaliation against him

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What precautions do prison staff take when dealing with HIV/AIDS inmates?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following types of terrorism has become a global problem?

a. Dissident b. Religious c. State-sponsored d. Ideological

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Proponents of the _________ theory argued that intelligence is largely determined genetically and that low intelligence is linked to criminal behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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