Crim Pro

Question 1

What is the equation to criminal procedures?

Answer 1

Crim law + Crim pro = Police Tactics

Question 2

What parts does criminal procedure involve?

Answer 2

Exigent circumstances, detained, handcuffs,frisk, interview, interrogation

Question 3

What are 4 sources of crim pro?

Answer 3

RCW, constitutional documents, WA court rules, Case Law, Common Law, Agency Policies

Question 4

Fill in the blank

Answer 4

Police officers do not always have to be RIGHT, but they must always act REASONABLE, given the totality of the circumstances

Question 5

Is there absolute immunity for police officers?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

What is qualified immunity?

Answer 6

A principle of federal civil rights litigation
It is a defense to standing civil trial

Question 7

What sanctions/ punishments are there for LE?

Answer 7

Criminal liability
Civil liability
Departmental liability

Question 8

What are the 4 questions involved in the public duty doctrine?

Answer 8

Do we have a duty owed? Is there a duty breached? Were actual damages suffered? Was the duty breached the proximate cause for the damages suffered?

Question 9

What 4 questions must LE ask themselves about their actions?

Answer 9

Reasonable?
Necessary?
Legal?
Within dept. policy?