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A police officer stops a car for speeding and conducts an illegal search of the trunk without a warrant or consent from the owner or operator. During the search, the officer however, finds a three kilos of cocaine, 35,000 in cash, and several stolen guns. Based on the exclusionary rule, what are the courts likely to do with the evidence in this case?
 
  A) The courts will likely admit the evidence into court.
  B) The courts will likely admit the stolen guns into court due to the Greater Danger premise but will exclude the other evidence from court proceedings.
  C) The courts will look at the totality of the circumstances, and based on the suspect's previous convictions, will determine whether or not the evidence will be admitted.
  D) The courts will likely exclude the evidence from court.

Question 2

A police officer is investigating the theft of a CD at a retail store. The complainant states that an anonymous person reported that the suspect fits a description of the person who stole a CD that is missing from inventory. The suspect is denying any involvement. The CD has not been recovered. Based on this information, what statement below is true regarding an arrest of the suspect in this case?
 
  A) The officer may arrest the suspect because the officer has probable cause.
  B) The officer may arrest the suspect because the officer has reasonable suspicion.
  C) The officer may NOT arrest the suspect because the officer must have a confession in order to arrest even though he has probable cause.
  D) The officer may NOT arrest the suspect because the officer does not have probable cause.



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