Crim 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Weeks v. US - Answer Case law that established exclusionary rule, evidence gotten without a warrant isn't admissible in a *federal court* Lottery tickets were seized from a home without a SW Wolfe v. Colorado (1949) - Answer FEDS would go to *local* officers and make them obtain evidence because the exclusionary rule did not apply to local and state officers also known as *Silver Platter Doctrine* - was ultimately struck down Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Answer Extended the Exclusionary Rule ...

BLEA Criminal Law Mid Term (2023/2024) Rated A+ Strict Liability no mental state Omission failure to act Crime act punishable by imprisonment Max Penalties Misdemeanor - 90 days/ $1,000 Gross Misdemeanor - 364 days/ $5,000 Class C Felony - 5 years/ $10,000 Class B Felony - 10 years/$20,000 Class A Felony - Life/ $50,000 5 Premises of Crim Law 1. act or omission 2. mens rea (mental state) 3. concurrence 4. causation 5. all laws written 1. Act or Omission something that is prohibited by law ...

CRIM 249 EXAM 3 2024 UPDATE COMPRREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS CORRECT 100% ANSWERS

President Harry S. Truman disbanded the Office of Strategic Service (OSS)? correct answers True J. Edgar Hoover had the FBI fill much of the void after the dismantlement of the OSS and the FBI conducted covert operations in foreign countries correct answers True Truman was concerned using the FBI as a spy agency would lead to a secret police such as the Gestappo. correct answers True The predecessor to the CIA was correct answers The central intelligence group (CIG) The CIA was creat...

What were the suggestions of the demonological and spiritual approach? correct answers - criminals were possessed by demons - criminals were "evil", individual acted beyond control as demons took over - crime was a conflict between private citizens rather than a conflict with the state What did the Church introduce as punishments and why were these sometimes ineffective deterrents? correct answers - Trials eg by fire, battle, duel to make the system more fair - ineffective when someo...

Decision advantage correct answers Critical edge in decision-making that shifts the balance in favor of the decision-maker; where one knows more than a competitor or adversary Actionable Intelligence correct answers Intelligence that acts as a "prelude to decision and action," implying that it shouldn't merely satisfy idle curiosity; must be useful for some larger purpose, generally one that serves the national interest; can empower a consumer toward some level of understanding or ac...

The Fifth Amendment protects against: a. Unreasonable searches and seizures. b. Violations of the right to counsel. c. Self-incrimination. d. Cruel and unusual punishment. Ans- c. Self-incrimination. In which case did the Supreme Court establish the rule to advise a person of thier rights prior to police interrogations. a. Massiah v. United States b. Miranda v. Arizona c. William v. Unites States d. Frazier v. Cupp Ans- b. Miranda v. Arizona When a suspect makes an involuntary stat...

Foreign intelligence entities, as well as terrorist groups non-state actors, use ____ means, both overtly and covertly, to steal U.S. national security information. correct answers human and technical We know they are actively seeking acquired data on a range of sensitive topics of vital importance to our security -- from ____ from U.S. business and institutions in the fields of energy, finance, defense, and dual-use technology. correct answers advanced weapons systems and intelligence capabi...

According to National Security Act Sec. 503 (e), Covert Action is: correct answers "An activity or activities of the United States Government to influence political, economic, or military conditions abroad, where it is intended that the role of the United States Government will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly." Why are covert actions taken? correct answers Proper covert actions are undertaken because policymakers—not the intelligence agencies—believe that secret means are t...

17 IC Organizations correct answers Independent Agencies: • ODNI - Office of the Director of National Intelligence • CIA - Central Intelligence Agency • DOD (Department of Defense) Elements: • NSA - National Security Agency [military] • DIA - Defense Intelligence Agency • NGA - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency [military] • NRO - National Reconnaissance Office • Dept. of the Army - US Army Intel • Dept. of the Navy - US Navy Intel • Marine Corps. - Marine Co...