The Cases of Aguilar V

question 19

Multiple Choice

The cases of Aguilar v. Texas (1964) and Spinelli v. United States (1969) established a process for evaluating probable cause based on informant information. According to this test, the informant _____.

• A) need not be judged as credible
• B) cannot be a criminal
• C) must have a "sufficient basis" for the knowledge
• D) must have personally perceived the information

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Definitions:

Blood Gas Analysis

A test measuring the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, used to evaluate lung function and the body's acid/base balance.

Tonsillectomy

A surgical procedure for removing the tonsils, typically performed to treat chronic tonsillitis or sleep-disordered breathing.

Postoperative Care

The management and care of a patient following surgery, including wound care, pain management, and monitoring for complications.

Ventilator-dependent

Referring to an individual who requires the assistance of a mechanical ventilator to breathe due to respiratory failure or severe respiratory compromise.