Exam 1 Flashcards
Implies a quest or examination. A prying into hidden places for that which is concealed.
Search
That a suspect has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime
Unlawful Design
The taking under real, or assumed authority, custody of another person for the purpose of holding him to answer to a criminal charge, or to prevent harm to himself or others.
Arrest
51%
That level of proof that is more than reasonable suspicion, yet less than proof beyond the reasonable doubt.
Probable Cause
A process of inquiring by question and observation to link a specific individual to a specific crime.
Investigation
Any crime punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison
Felony
Any crime less than a felony
Misdemeanor
That level of proof based on facts sufficiently strong in themselves, to cause a reasonable and prudent person to believe that the accused committed the crime with which he is charged
Probable Cause to Arrest
The padding down of the outer clothing of a person, or area under his control, to determine by the sense of the touch, the presence of a weapon. In specific instances, may include in motor vehicle.
Frisk
That level of proof that is less than probable cause, but more than mere suspicion.
Reasonable Suspicion
That level of proof based on facts sufficiently strong in themselves to cause a reasonable person to believe seizable evidence is located in a particular place.
Probable Cause to Search
What are the Main Amendments for the Police?
Amendments 1, 4, 5, 6
A forceful, taking or possession of property of another, not accompanied by search.
Seizure
Unlawful Assembly
5 or more armed
10 or more armed or not
Assembly
Time, Place, and Manner matters.
People to be Unreasonably Disruptive
Disturbing the Peace
Person who Cause Inconvenience
Disorderly Person
Guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, and protects against self-incrimination 
5th Amendment
Cases are included throughout lessons to review specific fact patterns, to better understand various legal concepts.
Case Law
What Form of Speech is not Protected?
Fighting Words, and Speech Plus.
First Amendment
SPARP
Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
An act committed or omitted in violation of public law, either forbidding it, or commanding it to be done.
Crime
Protects people from unreasonable, searches, and seizures by the government
4th Amendment
Criminal Law
Deals With Crime
Communication of ideas, orally, or written
Speech
Gives citizens a series of rights in criminal trials
6th Amendment
