Criminal Procedure GPSTC 320/321 Exam with Correct Answers 2026/2027

Criminal Procedure GPSTC 320/321 Exam with Correct Answers 2026/2027
probable cause - ANSWER-*facts or circumstances* that would make a
reasonable or prudent *person* believe a crime is being or has been
committed.
Probable cause to search v probably cause to arrest - ANSWER-Two types of
probable cause
An arrest without probable cause is - ANSWER-illegal
PC is the basis for - ANSWER-a *legal* search or a *legal* arrest
The Exclusionary Rule definition - ANSWER-A rule that provides that otherwise
admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of
illegal police conduct
ex: illegally searching someone and finding contraband does not allow that
evidence to be used in court
Evidence seized in violation of due process or some provision of ___________
(based on exclusionary rule) - ANSWER-the Bill of Rights
Weeks v. US - ANSWER-Case law that established exclusionary rule, evidence
gotten without a warrant isn't admissible in a *federal court*
Lottery tickets were seized from a home without a SW