The Preference That a Search And/or Seizure Be Authorized by a Warrant

question 56

Multiple Choice

The preference that a search and/or seizure be authorized by a warrant is based on the idea that _____.

• A) judgments should be made by a neutral and detached individual
• B) police are not qualified to make probable cause determinations
• C) courts may force police to take action when they otherwise would not
• D) prosecutors may inadvertently encourage less than honest behavior

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Definitions:

Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

A common law doctrine under which the court may impose criminal liability on a corporate officer for actions of employees under her or his supervision regardless of whether she or he participated in, directed, or even knew about those actions.

Criminal Vicarious Liability Doctrine

A legal principle holding one person or entity responsible for the criminal actions of another, typically in an employer-employee relationship.

Corporate Criminal Doctrine

A legal theory that attributes criminal liability to corporations and their executives for acts that are illegal under the law, acknowledging that entities can be responsible for criminal behavior.

Deadly Force

Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm, often discussed in the context of law enforcement or self-defense.