GPSTC Class 290 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Mapp v. Ohio - ANS A landmark case in the area of U.S. criminal procedure, in which the United States Supreme Court decided that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment protection against "unreasonable searches and seizures" may not be used in criminal prosecutions in state courts, as well as federal courts. Terry v. Ohio - ANS A policeman had been undercover observing Terry and three other men who were suspected of carrying concealed weapons. Terry was arrested. Terry presented a threat to the police. Result: The search and seizure was perfectly legal because the policeman had more than a hunch. The search was limited and the purpose was for the officer's safety in the investigation. - Terry pat down. - not protected by the 14th A.