- Summarize the constitutional basis for criminal procedure.
- Explain the exclusionary rule and the exceptions to it. Likewise, summarize the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine and the exceptions to it.
- Explain the defense of qualified immunity.
- What is reasonable suspicion and when is it used?
- Define probable cause and identify several sources of information that a police officer can rely on to make the probable cause determination
- Are the remedies introduced in this Unit sufficient to deter police misconduct? Why or why not? What other remedy, if any, would you propose?
One of the topics we look at this week is how best to present results. We read that text is not the best method; instead, visual methods—like charts and
One of the topics we look at this week is how best to present results. We read that text is not the best method; instead, visual methods—like charts and maps—are most effective. We’ll still interpret our results in text form, but that will be in addition to using an appropriate