Definitions Flashcards
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Consent
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An encounter in which a REASONABLE PERSON would feel free to leave and can refuse to answer questions.
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Detention
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The act of keeping back, restraining, or withholding an individual to investigate if criminal activity is afoot. A reasonable person would not feel free to leave. It cannot last longer than necessary to carry out the purpose of the stop/detention. REQUIRES REASONABLE SUSPICION.
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Arrest
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A seizure or forcible restraint. REQUIRES PROBABLE CAUSE
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Reasonable Suspicion
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An objectively justifiable suspicion based on specific facts or circumstances that a person was, is, or will be involved in criminal activity.
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Probable Cause
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A reasonable belief of specific facts that a crime has, is or is about to be committed.
