Unif 8 And 9 Flashcards
Chain of custody
In handling physician evidence it is important to keep the chain of custody unbroken
Search warrant
Gives police the right to examine a particular place, such as suspects apartment
Perimeter
Outer area of a crime scene
Center
Where the offense actually took place
Physical evidence
Fingerprint, knife, or item left behind at crime scene
Recognizance
Guarantee that the accused will appear in court under the penalty of a fine
Class characteristics
General attributes of an object
Citizen arrests
Anyone who sees another person commit a crime may conduct a citizens arrest
Contamination
Evidence that is contaminated may prove to be worthless in court
Latent fingerprint
Must be developed before it can be seen with the naked eye
Showcase hearing
An accused person is entitled to a show case hearing if the crown does not want the judge to grant bail
Manslaughter
Culpable homicide not classified as a murder or infantacide
Sexual assault
Touching of a sexual nature that is not invited or consensual
Theft
Taking property permenatley or temporarily without the owners permission
Color of right
The honest belief that a person owns or has permission to use a item
Theft over
Theft of an automobile that has value over 9000$
Theft under
Theft of a radio of value of 187$
Assault
Threatening or actual physical contact of a person without consent
Aggravated assault
Wounding, maiming, disfiguring, or endangering the life of a victim
Robbery
Theft of personal property through violence or the threat of violence
Mischief
Reporting a crime to the police when no crime took place
Fraud
Intentionally deceiving someone in order to cause a loss of property, money, or service
Levels of offenses
Indictable (more serious) summery (less serious) hybrid (soft or hard)
1st degree murder charges
- Kill peace officer
- paying someone to kill someone else
- Intent
- Died while committing another act
