State the Reasons for the Bright-Line Rule Regarding Warnings to Suspects

question 22

Essay

State the reasons for the bright-line rule regarding warnings to suspects adopted in Miranda v.Arizona.Identify two circumstances that have to be present before officers are required to give the Miranda warnings.List three types of questioning when officers do not have to give the Miranda warnings.

Distinguish between original and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and when its decisions are final.

Describe the concept of cyber-jurisdiction and how the internet affects legal jurisdiction.

Identify the various motions and pleadings involved in the litigation process and their purposes.

Know the eccentricities of special and limited jurisdiction courts and their roles in the judicial system.

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner

Refers to Urie Bronfenbrenner, a psychologist known for developing the ecological systems theory to explain how the inherent qualities of a child and the characteristics of the external environment interact to influence how the child will grow and develop.

Ethologists

Scientists who study animal behavior in natural environments, focusing on instinctual or innate behaviors.

Fixed Action Patterns

Innate, pre-programmed responses triggered by specific stimuli, common in animal behavior.

Instinctive Behaviors

Instinctive behaviors are actions or responses that are inherent and automatic in animals or humans, not learned from experience.