In terms of the problems they address, what do the rules against hearsay and
Confrontation Clause have in common? Be sure to provide examples.
What are the possible causes of mistaken eyewitness identification? Discuss each.
A judge can take judicial notice of facts that are known solely to the judge.
__________does not apply to routine booking questions.
The right to subpoena witnesses is found in the Sixth Amendment.
Proof of chain of custody is usually not required in ____________ and theft cases.
List the three elements that all evidence must be in order to be allowed into a trial.
Protective sweeps were approved by the U.S. Supreme Court in Maryland v. Buie.
A defense witness states that he heard a person other than the defendant admit to the
crime. This statement could be admissible under the exception for statements against
penal interest.
To raise the issues of illegal search and seizure, the defendant must have standing.
To use bite-mark evidence, a chain of custody must be shown and an expert witness
must be used, such as a dentist with training and experience as a forensic _________.
Consent is always necessary for entry even if police are acting in an emergency
situation.
According to the Supreme Court in the Daubert decision, what are the five factors trial
courts should assess to determine scientific validity of a scientific theory or technique?
At a minimum, stop and frisk require that the officer have __________ suspicion.
In Schmerber v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court approved the hot-pursuit exception.
In U.S. v. _____________, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Fourth Amendment
protection to cover interception of communications.