Criminal Procedure Quiz 2

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1.

A frisk is a pat-down of the outer clothing to find
- A.
  
  Controlled substances
- B.
  
  Evidence of any type of crime
- C.
  
  Identification materials
- D.
  
  Weapons
2.

An officer receives an anonymous tip that a suspect is selling drugs on the street. This is the only information the officer has. The best course of action for the officer would be to immediately
- A.
  
  Locate and frisk the suspect
- B.
  
  Attempt to obtain a warrant
- C.
  
  Locate and arrest the suspect
- D.
  
  Attempt to corroborate the tip
3.

A police officer approaches a suspect in a public place and asks if he or she is willing to answer some questions. This action by the officer
- A.
  
  Is not a seizure
- B.
  
  Is the equivalent of a stop
- C.
  
  Is the equivalent of an arrest
- D.
  
  Must be justified by a warrant
4.

An officer has made a valid stop of an automobile. To order the driver to exit the vehicle, the officer needs no justification.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

An officer makes a valid stop for a non-violent offense. Therefore the officer is automatically justified to conduct a frisk search.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Which of the following standards of proof is not required in any legal proceeding?
- A.
  
  Preponderance of the evidence
- B.
  
  Clear and convincing evidence
- C.
  
  Absolute certainty
- D.
  
  Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
7.

Exigent circumstances is not an exception to the exclusionary rule.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of the following can an officer use to establish probable cause.
- A.
  
  Trustworthy information
- B.
  
  Hearsay information
- C.
  
  Prior criminal record
- D.
  
  All of the above