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Criminal Investigation, 8/e

Charles R. Swanson, University of Georgia
Neil C. Chamelin, Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit
Leonard Territo, University of South Florida- Tampa

The Investigator and the Legal System

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Which of the following is not an essential ingredient in an arrest?
		A)	Authority
		B)	Custody
		C)	Intention
		D)	Detention


2	Which of the following is most accurate concerning the intention ingredient of an arrest?
		A)	Intention may be inferred.
		B)	Expressed intent controls.
		C)	The officer must have the intention of taking the suspect into detention.
		D)	The officer must have expressed an intention to arrest.


3	What is the difference between detention and custody?
		A)	Detentions are lengthy.
		B)	There is no difference.
		C)	Detentions are typically brief.
		D)	The officer must have expressed an intention to arrest.


4	Which of the following is not a term used to describe a detention?
		A)	Street stop
		B)	Field interrogation
		C)	Limited arrest
		D)	Investigative detention


5	Which of the following best defines detention?
		A)	Temporary and limited interference with the freedom of a person for investigative purposes.
		B)	Holding a person for an extended period of time
		C)	Limited arrest
		D)	Investigative arrest


6	What may happen after a suspect is arrested?
		A)	Suspect is charged.
		B)	Suspect is released.
		C)	Prosecutor decides to file charges.
		D)	All of the above


7	In which of the following situations is it improper to make an arrest?
		A)	Crime committed in presence of an arresting officer.
		B)	A warrant had been issued.
		C)	An officer has probable cause to believe the suspect being arrested has committed a felony.
		D)	An officer has probable cause to believe the suspect being arrested has committed a misdemeanor.


8	Which of following is typically not a feature of a valid arrest warrant?
		A)	Written
		B)	Identity of perpetrator unnecessary
		C)	Designation of offenses
		D)	Supported by affidavit


9	Which of following is the best definition of probable cause?
		A)	Suspicion
		B)	Knowledge
		C)	More than suspicion, but less than knowledge
		D)	Officer has a feeling


10	What may be a valid consideration when determining when to arrest a suspect?
		A)	Risk of flight
		B)	Officer’s feelings toward suspect
		C)	Potential of danger to others
		D)	Both A and C


11	What is the first step in a criminal jury trial?
		A)	Selection and swearing of jury
		B)	Opening statements
		C)	Prosecution presents its case.
		D)	Defense presents its case.


12	What is the final step in a criminal jury trial?
		A)	Opening statements
		B)	Prosecution presents its case.
		C)	Defense presents its case.
		D)	Jury instructions


13	What is the difference between proof and evidence?
		A)	There is no difference.
		B)	Proof must be written, whereas evidence is testimony given in oral form.
		C)	Accumulated evidence may establish proof.
		D)	None of the above


14	Which evidentiary rule protects a jury from hearing improper evidence?
		A)	Relevance
		B)	Admissibility
		C)	Materiality
		D)	Competency


15	Which of the following terms deal with the elements of persuasion and believability?
		A)	Relevance
		B)	Admissibility
		C)	Weight
		D)	Presumption


16	burden of proof on the prosecution in a criminal case is ____________________________.
		A)	Proof of most of the corpus delicti.
		B)	The defendant must establish innocence.
		C)	Proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
		D)	Proof beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt.


17	What is the goal of the defence in a criminal case?
		A)	The defendant must present direct evidence that creates a reasonable doubt of guilt.
		B)	The defendant must present evidence that creates a reasonable doubt of guilt.
		C)	The defendant must present demonstrative evidence that creates a reasonable doubt of guilt.
		D)	The defendant must establish innocence.


18	Which of the following is an example of direct evidence?
		A)	A map is used to display the location of a crime scene.
		B)	A witness testifies as to his perception of the color of a vehicle.
		C)	A witness displays a gun found at the crime scene.
		D)	A witness ties the defendant directly to the commission of the crime.


19	Which of the following is an example of demonstrative evidence?
		A)	A map is used to display the location of a crime scene.
		B)	A witness ties the defendant directly to the commission of the crime.
		C)	A witness testifies as to his perception of the color of a vehicle.
		D)	A witness displays a gun found at the crime scene.


20	Which of the following is an example of circumstantial evidence?
		A)	A photograph is used to display a crime scene.
		B)	A witness ties the defendant directly to the commission of the crime.
		C)	A witness testifies as to his perception of the race of the defendant.
		D)	A witness testifies that a defendant was seen near the scene of a crime shortly after its commission.


21	Which of the following is an example of admissible hearsay evidence?
		A)	A dying declaration
		B)	Former testimony
		C)	A confession
		D)	All of the above


22	Which of the following is not an example of an evidentiary privilege?
		A)	Physician and patient
		B)	A dying declaration
		C)	Attorney and client
		D)	Husband and wife


23	An ______________________ is a written order commanding the person named to appear in court at a specified date and time to testify, under oath, before a judicial tribunal.
		A)	Affirmation
		B)	Admission
		C)	Subpoena
		D)	Subpoena duces tecum


24	Which of the following is the first step for a police investigator when preparing to testify in court?
		A)	Ensure that a complete and thorough investigation was conducted.
		B)	Ensure that the testimony will convict the defendant.
		C)	Review the case with prosecutors.
		D)	Dress appropriately.


25	Which of the following witness examination techniques allows a witness to tell the facts in his or her own words?
		A)	Attacking the character of the witness
		B)	Narrative
		C)	Question-and-answer
		D)	Cross-examination

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