Officer Arnez arrested Ralph for burglary, after seeing Ral…
Officer Arnez arrested Ralph for burglary, after seeing Ralph come out of a darkened home, carrying a big screen television and other electronics. Officer Arnez had the home on the vacation list, meaning the homeowner had notified the police that they would be away on vacation. After handcuffing Ralph and placing him in the back of the patrol car, Officer Arnez advised Ralph of his rights, and asked Ralph if he would answer a few questions. Ralph acknowledges that he understands his rights, and is willing to waive them and talk to the officer. A waiver that is not the result of any threat, force, or coercion and is made of the suspect’s own free will is a(n)