CJ 1 - Chapter 7 Vocab Quiz

A legal term, as found in the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, that generally refers to the search for and confiscation of evidence by law enforcement agents.

• Search and Seizures

• Probable Cause

• Searches Incidental to Arrests

• Search

Reasonable grounds to believe the existence of facts warranting certain actions, such as the search or arrest of a person.

• Arrest Warrant

• Search

• Probable Cause

• Affidavit

A rule under which any evidence that is obtained in violation of the accused's rights, as well as any evidence derived from illegally obtained evidence, will not be admissible in criminal court.

• Search Rule

• Warrantless Arrest

• False Confession Rule

• Exclusionary Rule

Evidence that is acquired through the use of illegally obtained evidence and is therefore inadmissible in court.

• "Inevitable Discovery" Exception

• Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

• "Good Faith" Exception

• Consent Searches

The process by which police examine a person or property to find evidence that will be used to prove guilt in a criminal trial.

• Warrant

• Search

• Warrantless Arrest

• Arrest

The legal principle that illegally obtained evidence can be admissible in court if police using lawful means would inevitably have discovered it.

• "Good Faith" Exception

• Private Search Doctrine

• Search Warrant

• "Inevitable Discovery" Exception

The legal principle that evidence obtained with the use of a technically invalid search warrant is admissible during trial if the police acted in good faith.

• "Good Faith" Exception

• "Inevitable Discovery" Exception

• Private Search Doctrine

• Search Warrant

A written order, based on probable cause and issued by a judge or a magistrate, commanding that police officers or criminal investigators search a specific person, place, or property to obtain evidence.

• Affidavit

• Seizure

• Search Warrant

• Search and Seizure

A written statement of facts, confirmed by the oath or affirmations of the party making it and made before a person having the authority to administer the oath or affirmation.

• Warrant

• Search Incidental Warrant

• Affidavit

• Subpoena

The forcible taking of a person or property in response to a violation of the law.

• Seizure

• Search

• Warrant

• Warrantless Arrest