CJ 410 CH. 10 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. A decision to suppress evidence obtained after erroneously asserting there was an arrest warrant for an
individual could have what deterring effect on the police force?
Answer:
Emphasize the need for training and verification of discrepancies in records.
Question:
2. What does empirical evidence suggest about the social cost derived from letting criminals go free due to
suppressed evidence?
Answer:
The social cost might not be as high as previously thought
Question:
3. What did the Court argue could be a conceivable reason for officers to not properly follow the
knock-and announce rule?
Answer:
The situation could be dangerous, such as guns being involved
Question:
4. In a dissenting opinion for Herring, why does the justice say the potential deterrence is worth the cost it
imposes on the courts and law enforcement?
Answer:
It is crucial to keep accurate records so innocent people are not arrested.
Question:
5. Which of the following sources of information is likely to be the MOST factually reliable form of
evidence?
Answer:
coerced confession
Question:
6. If an illegal search action uncovered evidence and it can be proven that a lawful search was going to find
that evidence eventually, what exception to the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine would apply?
Answer:
inevitable discovery exception
Question:
7. What's a reason law enforcement officials support the exclusionary rule and Fourth Amendment
restrictions?
Answer:
They receive training on those restrictions that promote professionalism.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. A decision to suppress evidence obtained after erroneously asserting there was an arrest warrant for an
individual could have what deterring effect on the police force?
Answer:
Emphasize the need for training and verification of discrepancies in records.
Question:
2. What does empirical evidence suggest about the social cost derived from letting criminals go free due to
suppressed evidence?
Answer:
The social cost might not be as high as previously thought
Question:
3. What did the Court argue could be a conceivable reason for officers to not properly follow the
knock-and announce rule?
Answer:
The situation could be dangerous, such as guns being involved
Question:
4. In a dissenting opinion for Herring, why does the justice say the potential deterrence is worth the cost it
imposes on the courts and law enforcement?
Answer:
It is crucial to keep accurate records so innocent people are not arrested.
Question:
5. Which of the following sources of information is likely to be the MOST factually reliable form of
evidence?
Answer:
coerced confession
Question:
6. If an illegal search action uncovered evidence and it can be proven that a lawful search was going to find
that evidence eventually, what exception to the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine would apply?
Answer:
inevitable discovery exception
Question:
7. What's a reason law enforcement officials support the exclusionary rule and Fourth Amendment
restrictions?
Answer:
They receive training on those restrictions that promote professionalism.
