Chapter 9

1. What is the plain view doctrine? Discuss its three requirements.
2. “If the three requirements for the plain view doctrine are not met, any evidence seized is not admissible in court.” Is this statement true or false? Explain your answer.
3. What is inadvertence? Is it a plain view requirement? Give an example of inadvertence.
4. What is curtilage? How is curtilage determined?

Chapter 10

1. What four constitutional rights are likely to be invoked by suspects during the pretrial identification stage? Briefly discuss how each applies to lineups, showups, and photographic displays.
2. “A suspect is entitled to a lawyer during a police lineup.” Is this statement true or false? Explain your answer.
3. “A suspect’s right to protection against self-incrimination is violated in a police lineup.” Is this statement true or false? Justify your answer.
4. What can the police do if a suspect refuses to appear in a lineup?

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