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UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
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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,
Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
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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
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-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
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
UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
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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,
Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
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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
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-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
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
