Utah SFO Final Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) Ans:
-Reluctant
-Key witness
-Will not be able to testify
-May change statement in court
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 Ans: Use of force in obtaining
a confession will make the confession inadmissible in
court
4 behavioral signs of addiction Ans: Neglecting
responsibilities
-Unexplained reasons for money
-Engaging in suspicious behavior
-Taking unnecessary risks
Legal Search Items Ans: -Weapons
-Fruits of crime
-Instrument of crime
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-Contraband
-Suspects
Massiah V. US 1964 Ans: Trickery cannot be used to
obtain incriminating statements
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) Ans: 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) Ans: Confessions will be
inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are employed
through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and
age of suspect
Arizona v. Gant Ans: 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 Ans: Lawsuit of police because civilians feel
police did things wrong
Court of Appeals Cases Ans: Appeals from District and
Juvenile Courts,
Cases must have previous final order or an order made
before case is final
Flammable and Combustible Ans: Flammable: Below 141
Degrees
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Combustible: Above 141 Degrees
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) Ans: Miranda is not required
just because questioning takes place in a police station.
Some freedom must be restricted
6 mechanics of report writing Ans: -Grammar &
Punctuation
-No spelling errors
-Strong clear concise sentences
-Statements are objective
-Paragraphs
-Vocabulary
Graham v. Connor (1989) Ans: 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) Ans: -Blue: Do Not
use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
Liquor Ans: A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable
liquid. Contains at least .5% of alcohol
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Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) Ans: -Cardiovascular
Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment Ans: The Right to Remain Silent/Double
Jeopardy, right to due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over Ans:
Federal and State statutes and local law and ordinances
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial
Evidence Ans: -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 Ans: -Blue: Health
-Red: Flammability
-Yellow: Reactivity
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