Frisk Equals Full Search
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
17025_esther-printing-shop · CRIMINAL · Choice AThe officers searching the printing shop were entitled to frisk all persons present to protect themselves against the possibility of physical attack.
Why it's attractive
Frisk is real doctrine but limited to outer clothing for weapons. No weapon felt in pat-down. Pocket search not justified. NOT_TRUE as a basis to admit the cocaine.
Why it's wrong
Frisk is real doctrine but limited to outer clothing for weapons. No weapon felt in pat-down. Pocket search not justified. NOT_TRUE as a basis to admit the cocaine.
17025_esther-printing-shop · CRIMINAL · Choice BA warrant authorizing the search of specified premises permits the arrest of all persons present at the time the warrant is executed.
Why it's attractive
Search warrant does not authorize arrest of persons present absent independent PC. Flat misstatement. NOT_TRUE.
Why it's wrong
Search warrant does not authorize arrest of persons present absent independent PC. Flat misstatement. NOT_TRUE.
17025_esther-printing-shop · CRIMINAL · Choice DCocaine found in Esther's possession could properly be seized as 'fruit of the poisonous tree.'
Why it's attractive
Fruit of the poisonous tree is an EXCLUSIONARY rule. Invoking it to admit evidence is definitionally backwards. NOT_TRUE.
Why it's wrong
Fruit of the poisonous tree is an EXCLUSIONARY rule. Invoking it to admit evidence is definitionally backwards. NOT_TRUE.
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