Louisiana POST Study Guide Questions And Correct
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Miranda vs. Arizona
The supreme court case in which the court held that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to
consult with an attorney and of their right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio
Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a criminal trial
Terry vs. Ohio
Allowed the police to stop and search a suspect if he has reasonable suspicion that the person has
committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner
Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of
death or serious injury to the officers or others.
Graham v. Connor
Determined that the reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of
how a reasonable officer on the scene would respond, rather than from the 20/20 perspective of
hindsight.
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Carroll v. US
Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because they are highly movable.
Katz v. US
Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
US v. Robinson
Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for evidence of a crime, means of escape, &
weapons.
_____, _____, and _____ are three types of reports?
Initial, supplemental, concluding
_____, _____, and _____ are the components of the Criminal Justice System?
Police, Courts, Corrections
What is a tort?
A civil wrong by one person to another
Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____.
Clear, Concise, Accurate and Complete
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_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence.
Physical or real, Circumstantial, Testimonial
What is sadist?
One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist?
Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
2nd Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self
incrimination
6th Amendment
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
8th Amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
10th Amendment
State and Church
14th Amendment
Due process
_____ ____ is needed for Stop and Frisk.
Reasonable Suspicion
The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is _____ _____ .
Mental preparation
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