LEGL 2700: CRIMINAL LAW Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Burden of Proof - Correct answer-Criminal Law- beyond a reasonable doubt. Civil-
preponderance of the evidence, or clear and convincing evidence (little higher than
preponderance)
What's at stake? - Correct answer-Criminal Law- money and liberty. Civil Law-
money, court order (injunction) requiring or prohibiting some action
Constitutional Protections - Correct answer-4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments
4th Amendment - Correct answer-protection from unreasonable searches and
seizures. Search warrants usually required: evidence of crime + cause to believe
search assist in investigation
Exceptions to 4th Amendment - Correct answer-Exceptions: for weapons during
arrests, items in "plain view," exigent circumstances
Riley v California - Correct answer-Riley is pulled over for expired tags, his
license is also expired, they impound car. Police find guns, so they take Riley's
phone and search it, they find evidence of gang and criminal activities.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Burden of Proof - Correct answer-Criminal Law- beyond a reasonable doubt. Civil-
preponderance of the evidence, or clear and convincing evidence (little higher than
preponderance)
What's at stake? - Correct answer-Criminal Law- money and liberty. Civil Law-
money, court order (injunction) requiring or prohibiting some action
Constitutional Protections - Correct answer-4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments
4th Amendment - Correct answer-protection from unreasonable searches and
seizures. Search warrants usually required: evidence of crime + cause to believe
search assist in investigation
Exceptions to 4th Amendment - Correct answer-Exceptions: for weapons during
arrests, items in "plain view," exigent circumstances
Riley v California - Correct answer-Riley is pulled over for expired tags, his
license is also expired, they impound car. Police find guns, so they take Riley's
phone and search it, they find evidence of gang and criminal activities.
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