Which is the best interpretation of the 1991 Acevedo case?
A. Items that fall in the plain view of a lawfully present police officer may be seized and used as evidence in court.
B. An officer may not search a vehicle without a search warrant.
C. Officers may not move any item to get a better view of evidence otherwise hidden from view.
D. An officer who has probable cause to believe that a container in a vehicle holds contraband may open the container and seize the contraband.
D
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A) Terry v. Ohio B) Pennsylvania v. Mimms C) Delaware v. Prouse D) Maryland v. Buie
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Which of the following best applies to the statement that science is always objective?
a. this only happens in the study of economics b. objectivity is a matter of intersubjective agreement c. objectivity can never happen when engaged in scientific research d. objectivity is always present when a researcher knows all of the variables impacting their study
Common forms of intermediate sanctions include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. intensive supervision probation b. secure juvenile residential facilities c. boot camps d. house arrest