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Utah SFO Final Questions and Correct
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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
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-Instrument of crime
-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
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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
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
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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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Utah SFO Final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
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
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-Instrument of crime
-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
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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
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
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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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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