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What is a main difference between an 'interview' and an 'interrogation'?
a) confrontation
b) certification of person asking the questions
c) if the person answering questions is in custody or not
d) whether or not a confession results from the questions |
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CONFRONTATION
Interview = conversation with purpose of obtaining info
Interrogation = conversation with confrontation with purpose of obtaining info |
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Which best describes an "interview":
a) non-accusatory, highly structured, when person isn't in custody
b) accusatory when there is limited time
c) Information gathering when there is unlimited time
d) free flowing when there is little or no evidence |
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d) free flowing when there is little or no evidence
Interview elements: non accusatory, little or no evidence, info gathering goal, limited structure, free flowing, limited time, and no custody |
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Which best describes an "interrogation":
a) non-accusatory, highly structured, when person isn't in custody
b) accusatory when there is unlimited time
c) Information gathering when there is little or no evidence
d) free flowing when they are almost certain of guilt |
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accusatory when there is unlimited time
Interrogation Elements: accusatory, almost certain of guilt, obtain truth as goal, highly structured, controlled environment, unlimited time, can be in custody but it's not necessary |
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| What is the main goal of Interviewing VS interrogating? |
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Interviewing goal = Info Gathering
Interrogating goal = obtain truth |
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| T/F: An interview is a list of questions. |
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False
An interview is a conversation with a purpose |
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| T/F You can't force anyone to talk. |
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| T/F Notetaking is vital during an interview. |
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False
Notetaking can disrupt the flow of conversation and it doesn't allow the interviewer to view non-verbal cues |
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| T/F Information isn't just about facts; feelings and emotions are involved. |
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| A PERFECT confession would contain six elements. What are they? |
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Admits to committing the act
Confirms the opportunity
Provides a motive
Explains the means
Explains forensic connection
Does NOT provide an alibi |
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| T/F Perfect confessions do not exist. |
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| False, but they are VERY RARE |
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| T/F There has to be a formal break when transitioning between an interview and an interrogation. |
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Which of the following is NOT true in regards to Miranda Rights?
a) Miranda is not required during routine traffic stops
b) you can question them about unrelated, uncharged crimes
c) Miranda is not required for gunpowder residue tests
d) the Miranda warnings do not have to be read word-for-word |
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b) you can question them about unrelated, uncharged crimes
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What two elements are required for Custodial Interrogation?
a) Custody, Use of Force
b) Miranda, Use of Force
c) Custody, Questioning
d) Miranda, presence of a lawyer |
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| If in CUSTODY and QUESTIONING it equals Custodial Interrogation |
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A miranda waiver must be:
a) voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
b) verbal, knowing, and simple
c) written, intelligent, and original
d) voluntary, written, and notarized |
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| a) voluntary, knowing, and intelligent |
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| T/F Miranda is required anytime an interview occurs at a police station. |
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If Miranda is asserted, how many days must pass before new Miranda warnings can be read and the subject can be reinterviewed?
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What is a police officer NOT allowed to do related to Miranda:
a) a gunpowder residue test without consent
b) comment in court that a defendant asserted Miranda Rights
c) initially question the subject at the scene of a crime
d) locate witnesses based on statements that were in violation of miranda |
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| b) comment in court that a defendant asserted Miranda Rights |
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