CRJ 352- Criminal investigation/
Evidence Exam Questions and Answers
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An undercover police officer approached a suspected drug dealer in a bar. The
undercover officer purchased a beer for the suspect and began a conversation about
sports. The officer then told the suspect that he was out of a job and was wondering
how he was going to pay his rent and other bills. The suspect became comfortable
with the officer and said, "Are you looking to make a little money?" The officer
replied, "I would love to make some cash. What do you have in mind?" The
suspect said, "I'm looking for some help in selling some Oxy. Are you interested?"
Based on the undercover operation above, what can be said about the issue of
entrapment? - Correct answer-There is no entrapment because the officer provided
an opportunity to commit a crime.
A police officer is using an informant to purchase drugs at a popular bar known for
drug activity.
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, The officer tells the informant, "I don't care what you have to do, just buy drugs
from anyone
inside and you'll get your money!" What legal question may arise following an
arrest during this
operation? - Correct answer-Entrapment issues based on the instructions given to
the informant
A police informant may legitimately conduct "controlled" undercover transactions.
- Correct answer-True
An undercover police officer is using an informant in order to be introduced to a
local drug dealer.
Just prior to the operation, the informant, a convicted drug dealer himself, failed to
meet the
officer and purchased drugs without the officer present. The informant turned over
the drugs to
the officer immediately after the transaction. What problem does this situation
exemplify when
dealing with informants? - Correct answer-Informants are difficult to control.
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Evidence Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
An undercover police officer approached a suspected drug dealer in a bar. The
undercover officer purchased a beer for the suspect and began a conversation about
sports. The officer then told the suspect that he was out of a job and was wondering
how he was going to pay his rent and other bills. The suspect became comfortable
with the officer and said, "Are you looking to make a little money?" The officer
replied, "I would love to make some cash. What do you have in mind?" The
suspect said, "I'm looking for some help in selling some Oxy. Are you interested?"
Based on the undercover operation above, what can be said about the issue of
entrapment? - Correct answer-There is no entrapment because the officer provided
an opportunity to commit a crime.
A police officer is using an informant to purchase drugs at a popular bar known for
drug activity.
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, The officer tells the informant, "I don't care what you have to do, just buy drugs
from anyone
inside and you'll get your money!" What legal question may arise following an
arrest during this
operation? - Correct answer-Entrapment issues based on the instructions given to
the informant
A police informant may legitimately conduct "controlled" undercover transactions.
- Correct answer-True
An undercover police officer is using an informant in order to be introduced to a
local drug dealer.
Just prior to the operation, the informant, a convicted drug dealer himself, failed to
meet the
officer and purchased drugs without the officer present. The informant turned over
the drugs to
the officer immediately after the transaction. What problem does this situation
exemplify when
dealing with informants? - Correct answer-Informants are difficult to control.
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