Test 3 Flashcards
what is not a way for an officer to institute a summary citation
arrest without a warrant
how do citizens institute summary proceedings
file private criminal complaint
officers ordinarly institute a summary case by doing what
issuing a citation
least common way to institute a summary case
filing a complaint
how many days does a LE officer have to file a complaint
5 days
how many days do the defendant have to enter plea
10 days
what can ms peters do when she was issued a citation
she can appeal a guilty verdict and request trial by judge
what is not correct about the appeals process for mr garder
the case will be scheduled for jury in the court of common pleas
definition of venue
geographical area where the court has jurisdiction
what distance when the alleged offense occurs between both jurisdictions
100 yards
mr barns charged with vehicle code offense where will court proceedings be held
district where the alleged crime occurred
what is not required for a citation
name of witness
what information is not needed for a vehicle code violation
insurance information and race
what comes next after a complaint is filed
a summary or warrant is issued
what info is not required to file complaint
defendants date of birth
what info is required to file complaint
defendants physical description
warrantless arrest are authorized for all crimes committed except
forgery
what is not a valid legal reason for being inside a home to make a parentless arrest
reasonable suspicion
what situation is not an exigent circumstance for forced entry into a home without warrent
suspect wanted for robbery hiding inside house
what is reasonable suspicion
explainable information that logically connects to a specific person
legal standard of proof courts need
a minimal level of justification
what is a temporary seizure used to determine if someone committed the crime
investigative detention
what is probable cause
facts that lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has occurred
when determining reasonable suspicion what source is least reliable
5 anonymous citizens
in community know for drug sales saw black male approach citizen on side walk what is the most relevant info for the officer
community history
what kind of release is signed after arrest
release an unsecured bail bond
while waiting for hearing out of jail the person moves what must he do
must let DA know address changes within 48 hours
what about the preliminary hearing is correct
the complaint is read allowed to the defendant
what is correct about the preliminary hearing
a defendant without counsel wave the hearing and can represent themselves
what is prima facia
burden of proof
what do you do if the deferent fails to appear and is given proper notice
conduct hearing without them
what is the bill of particulars
written request by the defendent to clarify proceedings and evidence must be submitted within 7 days
defendants who entered not guilty and are not incarcerated must have hearing within how many days
365 days
defendants who initiate bail cannot be held in retrial incarcerations for longer than what
180 days
they can render verdict if bound misdemeanors of felony by how many days
7 days after trial
minimum amount of jurors for a trial
6
how many days to file a complaint
5 days
which release condition is not correct
defendant was charged with non violent felony of 3rd degree
what is a lawful terry stop
reasonable suspicion crime has been committed and suspect is armed
