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Interrogation and Confessions in Criminal Law Quiz

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In the context of interrogation, what is Miranda warning intended to do?

Warn suspects of their right to remain silent

Explanation

Miranda warning informs suspects of their rights, including the right to remain silent.

What is the term for a false confession obtained through coercion or force?

Coerced confession

Explanation

A confession elicited under duress or physical/psychological pressure.

What is the term for a confession obtained through deceptive tactics but without coercion or force?

Tricked confession

Explanation

Confession elicited through manipulation or deceit without overt pressure.

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime once acquitted?

Double jeopardy

Explanation

Double Jeopardy safeguards individuals from being prosecuted twice for the same offense.

In the U.S., what legal doctrine allows courts to exclude evidence obtained through unlawful searches or seizures?

Exclusionary rule

Explanation

The Exclusionary Rule bars illegally obtained evidence, protecting Fourth Amendment rights.

Which legal right does the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect during an interrogation?

Right to remain silent

Explanation

The Fifth Amendment safeguards individuals' right to silence during questioning.

What is the term for a statement obtained from a suspect in violation of their constitutional rights and therefore inadmissible in court?

Fruit of the poisonous tree

Explanation

Evidence obtained through constitutional violations is tainted and inadmissible.

Which of the following is NOT a common interrogation technique?

Mind-reading

Explanation

Mind-reading is not a legitimate or recognized interrogation method.

What is the term for a confession obtained through promises of leniency or reduced charges?

Compelled confession

Explanation

A confession induced by promises of reduced punishment.

#10

Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and is often cited in the context of confessions?

Fifth Amendment

Explanation

The Fifth Amendment shields individuals from self-incrimination, crucial in confession cases.

#11

What is the term for the legal process of excluding evidence obtained in violation of a suspect's constitutional rights?

Exclusionary rule

Explanation

The Exclusionary Rule bars unlawfully obtained evidence from court proceedings.

#12

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case clarified the standards for determining the admissibility of confessions obtained during police interrogations?

Dickerson v. United States

Explanation

Dickerson v. United States reaffirmed Miranda rights and standards for confession admissibility.

#13

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the requirement for law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights before custodial interrogation?

Miranda v. Arizona

Explanation

Miranda v. Arizona mandated informing suspects of their rights to prevent coerced confessions.

#14

What is the term for a psychological technique used in interrogation that involves making the suspect believe confessing is in their best interest?

Good cop/bad cop

Explanation

This technique creates an illusion of sympathy and hostility to extract confessions.

#15

In an interrogation, what is the Reid Technique primarily focused on?

Detecting deception

Explanation

The Reid Technique emphasizes identifying signs of deception.

#16

Which factor can contribute to the unreliability of confessions?

Mental illness

Explanation

Mental health issues may impair judgment and lead to unreliable confessions.

#17

Which psychological principle suggests that individuals may confess falsely under certain circumstances, even without coercion?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance can lead individuals to reconcile conflicting beliefs, leading to false confessions.

#18

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals may come to believe false information after prolonged and intense interrogation?

False memory syndrome

Explanation

Intensive questioning can implant false memories, leading to erroneous confessions.

#19

Which factor is considered a risk in the use of polygraph examinations during interrogations?

Potential for false positives

Explanation

Polygraph tests may yield false positives, indicating deception where none exists.

Interrogation and Confessions in Criminal Law Quiz

In the context of interrogation, what is Miranda warning intended to do?

What is the term for a false confession obtained through coercion or force?

What is the term for a confession obtained through deceptive tactics but without coercion or force?

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime once acquitted?

In the U.S., what legal doctrine allows courts to exclude evidence obtained through unlawful searches or seizures?

Which legal right does the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect during an interrogation?

What is the term for a statement obtained from a suspect in violation of their constitutional rights and therefore inadmissible in court?

Which of the following is NOT a common interrogation technique?

What is the term for a confession obtained through promises of leniency or reduced charges?

Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and is often cited in the context of confessions?

What is the term for the legal process of excluding evidence obtained in violation of a suspect's constitutional rights?

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case clarified the standards for determining the admissibility of confessions obtained during police interrogations?

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the requirement for law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights before custodial interrogation?

What is the term for a psychological technique used in interrogation that involves making the suspect believe confessing is in their best interest?

In an interrogation, what is the Reid Technique primarily focused on?

Which factor can contribute to the unreliability of confessions?

Which psychological principle suggests that individuals may confess falsely under certain circumstances, even without coercion?

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals may come to believe false information after prolonged and intense interrogation?

Which factor is considered a risk in the use of polygraph examinations during interrogations?

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