What is the justification for the exception for searches incident to a lawful arrest? What is the proper scope of such searches?
What will be an ideal response?
There are three justifications for the exception for searches incident to a lawful
arrest. They are (1) to ensure officer safety, (2) to prevent escape, and (3) to
prevent concealment or destruction of evidence. The proper scope of such searches
is the person of the defendant and the area under arrestee's immediate control.
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Timothy is a recent high school graduate. Despite many difficulties in life, he has a high GPA and SAT score. A few years ago his parents got divorced, his house was foreclosed on, and he and his mother were forced to move to a trailer park. He applied to a nearby state university in hope to continue his studies but he was denied. He believes he was denied admittance because he comes from a poor family. If he challenges this decision as an equal protection violation, what test will be used?
a. intermediate scrutiny b. rational basis c. strict scrutiny d. preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following will most consistently and severely chastise a young, “renegade” prosecutor?
a. The judge b. Other prosecutors c. The defense attorney d. The bailiff
Discuss Messer and Rosenfeld’s institutional anomie theory? How does it explain white-collar crime? Do you agree with their theory? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
A previous judicial decision that judges should consider in deciding future cases is known as a ________.
A. dictum B. precedent C. cession D. first impression