Kaplan University
CJ 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
with
Douglas N. Robinson
229.300.7038
Seminar Unit 4
• Unit 4
• Discussion Board Posts
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– Minimum of 4 posts…
– Posted over three day period during the
week…
Seminar or Alternative Seminar Assignment
Unit 4 Assignment – 60 points
Unit 3 Power point Project is due Tuesday,
April 24th…
Seminar Unit 4
• In each of the six scenarios, which can be accessed by
clicking on the Unit 4 Assignment item in the Left
Navigation Bar, a fundamental due process right has been
violated. Review each scenario. Then, select both the
correct right that has been violated and the
Amendment which grants us this protection.
• Note: This assignment is in a multiple choice format and
should not take very long to complete. However, you will
have 12 hours to finish it once you begin, and you will
only be able to complete it once. Access the assignment
by clicking on the “Unit 4 Assignment” link at left.
Seminar Unit 4
• In each of the six scenarios, which can be accessed by
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clicking on the Unit 4 Assignment item in the Left Navigation
Bar, a fundamental due process right has been violated.
Review each scenario. Then, select both the correct
right that has been violated and the Amendment
which grants us this protection.
Note: This assignment is in a multiple choice format and
should not take very long to complete. However, you will
have 12 hours to finish it once you begin, and you will only
be able to complete it once. Access the assignment by
clicking on the “Unit 4 Assignment” link at left.
• Reminders:
Unit 4 Seminar
• Reminders:
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Unit 4 Seminar
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Seminar Unit 4
• Miranda Warnings
– Miranda v. Arizona 1966
– What are the Warnings?
– What are the two requirements for Miranda to
be required?
– Custody & Interrogation(s)
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Right to Remain silent
Anything said can be used against you in criminal court
Right to an attorney present during questioning
If you can not afford an attorney, one will be provided
– Do you understand these rights? What is the highest level of schooling in English
– Have you obtained? Have a witness present during the Miranda Warning issued.
Seminar Unit 4
• Chapter 7
• The U.S. Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, is
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designed to protect citizens from abuses in police power.
The 4th Amendment: “The right of the people to be
secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects,
against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable
cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly
describing the place to be searched, and the persons or
things to be seized.”
Seminar Unit 4
• The Exclusionary Rule
• Weeks v U.S. (1914)
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– Illegally seized evidence cannot be used in a trial.
– This rule acts as a control over police behavior.
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
– Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. U.S (1920) -- Illegally
seized evidence cannot be used in a trial, therefore
evidence from an illegal seizure cannot be used at trial
Mapp v Ohio (1961)
– The 14th Amendment due process applies to all law
enforcement officers (local, state and federal)
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• Exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule:
• Good Faith Exception (US v Leon 1984)
– Evidence obtained with warrant later deemed invalid
• Plain View Doctrine (Harris v US 1968)
– Seen from a place officer has legal right to be
• Emergency Searches / Exigent Circumstances
(Warden v Hayden 1967)
– Officer doesn’t have to delay if would endanger lives
– What are some examples of when a situation becomes
an emergency?
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• Inevitable Discovery Rule
– Brewer v. Williams 1977
– If evidence would have been found without illegal
conduct of officers, can be used in trial
• Body Searches v. Strip Searches
• USA Patriot Act 2001
– Wiretaps & Electronic Communications
Seminar Unit 4
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Chapter 8
Police Personality and Culture
Corruption v. Integity
Knapp Commission (1970)
Ethics and Professionalism
Dangers of Law Enforcement
– www.odmp.org
• Risk of Disease and Health Issues
Seminar Unit 4
• Stress and Fatigue
• Police Use of Force
• What is Excessive Force?
– Provide an example
– Alternative deadly weapons
– Provide an example
• Racial Profiling v. Criminal Profiling
– Provide examples of each
Seminar Unit 4
• What is Deadly Force?
• Provide examples of each
• Police Liabilities
– Provide examples
– Common sources of civil liabilities
• Federal Lawsuits
– Title 42, Section 1983
– Code against anyone who denies others their
constitutional right to life, liberty, or property without
due process of law
Seminar Unit 4
• Unit 5 Assignments:
– Discussion Boards (minimum of 4 posts)
– Quiz
– No Seminar
• Please Submit your Midterm Power-point
By Tuesday, April 24th…
Have a great week :)