Code Of Criminal Procedure Flashcards
a written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law
Warrant of arrest
pursuit without unreasonable delay by a peace officer of a person the officer reasonably suspects has committed a felony
“Fresh pursuit”
is a written order, issued by a magistrate and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for any property or thing and to seize the same and bring it before such magistrate or commanding him to search for and photograph a child and to deliver to the magistrate any of the film exposed pursuant to the order
“Search warrant”
TESTIMONY IN CORROBORATION OF VICTIM OF SEXUAL OFFENSE…..
The requirement that the victim inform another person of an alleged offense does not apply if at the time of the alleged offense the victim was a person
1) 17 years of age or younger;
2) 65 years of age or older; or
3) 18 years of age or older who by reason of age or physical or mental disease, defect, or injury was substantially unable to satisfy the person’s need for food, shelter, medical care, or protection from harm