Definitions Flashcards
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CRIME
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A crime is an act or omission forbidden by law, punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine, or other penal discipline.
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REASONABLE SUSPICION
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Facts or circumstances, which would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
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Probable cause exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man in believing that a crime had been committed, and that the accused had committed it.
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ARREST
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An arrest is the taking of a person into custody, in a case, and in a manner authorized by law.