Author Question: Proposals have been made that evidence obtained illegally could be admitted in criminal trials while ... (Read 23 times)

Engineer · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

Proposals have been made that evidence obtained illegally could be admitted in criminal trials while still holding the officer accountable for the improper seizure. This may be unrealistic. What do you think? Give an example to support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why do cybercrimes present a significant challenge for criminologists?

a. Because cybercrimes predominantly occur only in industrialized countries.
b. Because, unlike non-cyber crimes, cybercrimes defy accurate measurement.
c. Because cybercrimes defy long-held assumptions about the cause of crime.
d. Because cybercrimes are a function of the social environment.

Ahnyah · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

I believe this would be unrealistic. For example, what jury would convict an officer
in a subsequent criminal case for improper seizure of evidence in a major drug trial
that resulted in the conviction of the accused?

Answer to Question 2

c