LA245 HW 1-8 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● Prosecution. Answer: - Only the government can prosecute the
perpetrator and send them to prison/impose fines
- Burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt
- Government can order restitution: defendant reimburses victim for
harm
●● Right to a jury trial (criminal procedures). Answer: For any charge
that could result in a sentence of 6 months or longer
●● Categories of crime. Answer: 1) Felony: 1+ years in prison
2) Misdemeanor: less than 1 year
●● Probable cause. Answer: Likely that evidence of a crime will be
found in the place to be searched
●● 4th Amendment. Answer: - Prohibits government from making
illegal search and seizures
- Warrant (written permission to conduct a search) must be granted
based on probable cause
, ●● A search conducted even with a warrant violates the 4th amendment
if. Answer: 1) There was no probable cause
2) Warrant doesn't specify place/things sought
3) Search extends beyond what is specified in warrant
4) Issued by non-neutral official
●● 7 circumstances police may search without a warrant. Answer: 1)
Plain view
2) Stop and frisk (with clear and specific reason)
3) Emergency (evidence being destroyed)
4) Automobiles (observe evidence of other crimes in car)
5) Lawful arrest
6) Consent (ex: roommates)
7) No expectation of privacy (ex: public areas)
●● Exclusionary rule. Answer: Illegally obtained evidence and
information cannot be used at trial
- Failure to secure warrant
- Failure to read Miranda rights
●● 5th Amendment. Answer: Right to remain silent
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● Prosecution. Answer: - Only the government can prosecute the
perpetrator and send them to prison/impose fines
- Burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt
- Government can order restitution: defendant reimburses victim for
harm
●● Right to a jury trial (criminal procedures). Answer: For any charge
that could result in a sentence of 6 months or longer
●● Categories of crime. Answer: 1) Felony: 1+ years in prison
2) Misdemeanor: less than 1 year
●● Probable cause. Answer: Likely that evidence of a crime will be
found in the place to be searched
●● 4th Amendment. Answer: - Prohibits government from making
illegal search and seizures
- Warrant (written permission to conduct a search) must be granted
based on probable cause
, ●● A search conducted even with a warrant violates the 4th amendment
if. Answer: 1) There was no probable cause
2) Warrant doesn't specify place/things sought
3) Search extends beyond what is specified in warrant
4) Issued by non-neutral official
●● 7 circumstances police may search without a warrant. Answer: 1)
Plain view
2) Stop and frisk (with clear and specific reason)
3) Emergency (evidence being destroyed)
4) Automobiles (observe evidence of other crimes in car)
5) Lawful arrest
6) Consent (ex: roommates)
7) No expectation of privacy (ex: public areas)
●● Exclusionary rule. Answer: Illegally obtained evidence and
information cannot be used at trial
- Failure to secure warrant
- Failure to read Miranda rights
●● 5th Amendment. Answer: Right to remain silent
