Utah SFO Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) - Correct answer--Reluctant
-Key witness
-Will not be able to testify
-May change statement in court
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - Correct answer-Use of force in obtaining a confession
will make the confession inadmissible in court
4 behavioral signs of addiction - Correct answer-Neglecting responsibilities
-Unexplained reasons for money
-Engaging in suspicious behavior
-Taking unnecessary risks
Legal Search Items - Correct answer--Weapons
-Fruits of crime
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,-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
Massiah V. US 1964 - Correct answer-Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - Correct answer-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) - Correct answer-Confessions will be inadmissible
when intimidation or coercion are employed through brutality, deprivation,
questions above IQ and age of suspect
Arizona v. Gant - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did
things wrong
Court of Appeals Cases - Correct answer-Appeals from District and Juvenile
Courts,
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,Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
Flammable and Combustible - Correct answer-Flammable: Below 141 Degrees
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - Correct answer-Miranda is not required just because
questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom must be restricted
6 mechanics of report writing - Correct answer--Grammar & Punctuation
-No spelling errors
-Strong clear concise sentences
-Statements are objective
-Paragraphs
-Vocabulary
Graham v. Connor (1989) - Correct answer-Objective reasonableness standard for
when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used
Placards on things that move (trucks) - Correct answer--Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
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, Liquor - Correct answer-A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at
least .5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - Correct answer--Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - Correct answer-The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - Correct answer-Federal and
State statutes and local law and ordinances
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - Correct answer--
Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - Correct answer--
Blue: Health
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Answers Graded A+
When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) - Correct answer--Reluctant
-Key witness
-Will not be able to testify
-May change statement in court
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - Correct answer-Use of force in obtaining a confession
will make the confession inadmissible in court
4 behavioral signs of addiction - Correct answer-Neglecting responsibilities
-Unexplained reasons for money
-Engaging in suspicious behavior
-Taking unnecessary risks
Legal Search Items - Correct answer--Weapons
-Fruits of crime
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,-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
Massiah V. US 1964 - Correct answer-Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - Correct answer-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) - Correct answer-Confessions will be inadmissible
when intimidation or coercion are employed through brutality, deprivation,
questions above IQ and age of suspect
Arizona v. Gant - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did
things wrong
Court of Appeals Cases - Correct answer-Appeals from District and Juvenile
Courts,
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,Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
Flammable and Combustible - Correct answer-Flammable: Below 141 Degrees
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - Correct answer-Miranda is not required just because
questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom must be restricted
6 mechanics of report writing - Correct answer--Grammar & Punctuation
-No spelling errors
-Strong clear concise sentences
-Statements are objective
-Paragraphs
-Vocabulary
Graham v. Connor (1989) - Correct answer-Objective reasonableness standard for
when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used
Placards on things that move (trucks) - Correct answer--Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
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, Liquor - Correct answer-A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at
least .5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - Correct answer--Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - Correct answer-The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - Correct answer-Federal and
State statutes and local law and ordinances
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - Correct answer--
Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - Correct answer--
Blue: Health
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