Test Flashcards
Difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion
Probable cause actual logic reasoning suspicion is based on a guess
Stop and Frisk
Terrystop terry vs Ohio Supreme Court
Difference between indictment and no bill
No bill- case stops
To conduct a stop there must be reasonable suspicion
Ok
Venire
Jury pool is known for
Voire dire
Questioning of the jurors
Burden of proof
Always on a prosecution to prove a criminal case beyond a reasonable doubt
Fruit of the poisonous tree
1920 Supreme Court case of silver Horne lumber
Exclusionary rule
Based on Matt vs Ohio case
States any evidence that is illegally seized by the police will be inadmissible in a criminal trial
Mandatory sentencing
Offense specific not offender specific three strikes law example
Presumptive sentencing
Combines indeterminate and determinate involves judicial discretion
Levels of truth
Civil pro ponderous of evidence
Criminal
Someone sues the police department
Under the 4th amendment laws of arrest
Booking procedure
Probable cause has been determined
Arraignment
First time defendant brought to court
Psi report
Presentence report recommendations will include special conditions
Trials take place
District court
Structured sentencing
Determinate, mandatory and presumptive
Determinate sentencing
Fixed term sentence
Offenders know outcome
Firman vs Georgia
Suspended death penalty
Georgia vs Gregg
Implemented it the death penalty
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
John Roberts
Cause challenge
The attorney must state a reason why the juror should not serve on the jury
Peremptory challenge
Made by both sides and the attorneys
Courts of limited jurisdiction examples
Municipal, traffic, justice and probate courts
Police officers read
Miranda rights when you are in custody and questioning
94 federal judicial districts
Yes
12 regional circuits (Federal circuits courts of appeals)
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In order for a case to be accepted for review
At least 4 of the justices must agree to hear the case- “rule of 4”
When the court accepts a case
It issues a writ of certiorari
Opening and closing statements
Are not considered evidence
Challenges for cause have no limits
Ok
The defense attorney gets to question the witness under
Cross examination
Concurrent sentence
Defendant serves separate cases at the same time
Consecutive sentence
Serves separate sentence one after another