Utah SFO Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers

When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) -Reluctant -Key witness -Will not be able to testify -May change statement in court Brown V. Mississippi 1936 Use of force in obtaining a confession will make the confession inadmissible in court 4 behavioral signs of addiction Neglecting responsibilities -Unexplained reasons for money -Engaging in suspicious behavior -Taking unnecessary risks Legal Search Items -Weapons -Fruits of crime -Instrument of crime -Contraband -Suspects Massiah V. US 1964 Trickery cannot be used to obtain incriminating statements Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) When questioning or focus shifts to the subject with the purpose of obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to consult with a lawyer or statements will be inadmissible Chambers v. Florida (1940) Confessions will be inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect Arizona v. Gant Police may only search a vehicle incident to arrest if: The arrestee might access the vehicle @ the time of search, or the vehicle contains evidence of the offense he was arrested for. 1983 Action Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did things wrong Court of Appeals Cases Appeals from District and Juvenile Courts, Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final Flammable and Combustible Flammable: Below 141 Degrees Combustible: Above 141 Degrees