Chp 2 Flashcards
Laws that govern proper procedures for investigators in arresting suspects ,search in crime scenes ,and seizing property as evidence
Criminal procedural law’s
Which defines the legal requirements that have to be met to determine whether a crime has been committed or given suspect is guilty or innocent of a specific criminal act
Substantive criminal laws
To establish that a crime has been committed
To gather evidence of proof of the crime
To identify & arrest suspects
To build a case for trial
Four primary goals of carrying out a criminal investigation
Written legal codes of a particular jurisdiction
Statutes
Body of the crime
Corpus delicti
The act requirement is referred to the legal term
Actus Reus
Mental state during the act
Men’s Rea
In traffic violations or other minor offenses only the act it’s self is required to imply guilt also known as
Strict liability offense
What are the four mental states in chapter 2 of the book
Purposeful
knowing
reckless
Negligent
Mental desire for the act to produce a specific outcome
Purposeful
Committing the act while failing to foresee its potential to produce a specific outcome
Negligent
Committing the act while disregarding its potential to produce a specific outcome
Reckless
Mental awareness that the act most likely will produce a specific outcome
Knowing
A warrant that is used when there is probable cause to believe that potential criminal evidence is honest you’re gorgeous specific destination and will arrive at a specified date and time
Anticipatory warrant
Authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property without the permission or knowledge of its occupants and to search for evidence and afterwards return with the proper search warrant
Sneak and peek warrant