| ITEM 39: |
Examiner says, as respondents reads
along:
"Floyd was picked up by the police on suspicion of
robbing the Ace Liquor Mart. They told him that if he signed a
confession, he would get off with only one year probation. Floyd
signed a confession and got 5-15 years in jail from the judge.
Read
this part of a pamphlet on your rights when you are arrested. Mark
the sentence that tells why Floyd should not have
followed the advice he was given." |
| YOUR RIGHTS AFTER
ARREST |
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What Happens After You Are Arrested?
May
You Be Forced To Answer Questions?
After arrest, you
have an absolute right to remain silent and not to
answer any
questions.
No one has a right to force you to answer
questions or to sign
anything. If someone does try to make you
talk or sign
something by threats or promises, tell the police
official
in charge and your lawyer. No promises made in the
police station
will be binding in court.
May You
Use The Telephone?
You have the right to use the
telephone as soon as you are
brought to the station to call your
family, or a friend, or a
lawyer, and to arrange bail. |
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Years of
Education |
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National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
|
Average |
or less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent Correct: |
42 |
18 |
31 |
47 |
52 |
59 |
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| Source:
"The Adult Performance Level Study: A report submitted to the
Office of Education Dissemination Review Panel." Undated but
labelled in handwriting "O.K. 3/25/75." |
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