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Most convictions are reversed on appeal to a higher court.

Explain the findings and importance of Weeks v U.S. and Mapp v. Ohio. What is the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine and what limits does it place on the police?

The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine is a legal principle that says that any evidence developed as the result of an illegal search or seizure may not be introduced at trial.

Which of the following fits the definition of interrogation, according to the Supreme Court?

Explain the difference between mental illness and legal insanity. Explain three of the tests or rules that are used to determine legal insanity. Explain the difference between being found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) and being found guilty but mentally ill (GBMI).

Explain the concept of qualified immunity. Why do you think the Supreme Court supports this type of immunity? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving police officers qualified immunity from civil lawsuits? Should police agencies also be given some form of immunity? Explain your response.

Which federal law greatly expanded the ability of the police to intercept many forms of electronic communications?

Which of Eysenck’s personality dimensions was most likely to be closely correlated with criminality?

Shoulder surfing and dumpster diving are techniques used to commit which crime?

Cesare Lombroso’s theory of atavism implies that some people are born criminals.