The Investigation Phase

An arrest takes place when a person is suspected of crime and taken into custody

An arrest is considered seizure, must be in accordance with 4 th amendment

An arrest takes place when a person is suspected of crime and taken into custody An arrest is considered seizure, must be in accordance with 4 th amendment Typically, an arrest warrant is needed to arrest a person

An arrest takes place when a person is suspected of crime and taken into custody An arrest is considered seizure, must be in accordance with 4 th amendment Typically, an arrest warrant is needed to arrest a person W/o a warrant, there must be probable cause

An arrest takes place when a person is suspected of crime and taken into custody An arrest is considered seizure, must be in accordance with 4 th amendment Typically, an arrest warrant is needed to arrest a person W/o a warrant, there must be probable cause Drug Courier Profile- allows police to stop and question individuals that fit the profile of a drug courier

In making an arrest, an officer may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to make the arrest

Deadly force is limited to incidents involving dangerous and/or threatening subjects

In making an arrest, an officer may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to make the arrest Deadly force is limited to incidents involving dangerous and/or threatening subjects Supreme Court ruled that:

“deadly force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape, and the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical harm to the officer or others

Interrogations and Confessions

It is standard following an arrest for the police to interrogate a suspect

Interrogations and Confessions It is standard following an arrest for the police to interrogate a suspect Balanced against this is the suspects constitutional rights

Interrogations and Confessions It is standard following an arrest for the police to interrogate a suspect Balanced against this is the suspects constitutional rights The 5 th amendment provides citizens the right against self-incrimination

Interrogations and Confessions It is standard following an arrest for the police to interrogate a suspect Balanced against this is the suspects constitutional rights The 5 th amendment provides citizens the right against self-incrimination Self-incrimination- giving evidence that would subject oneself to criminal procedures

6 th amendment, assistance of an attorney

Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright