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Question 1

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.

Answer 1

arrest

Question 2

An act committed or omitted in violation of public law, either forbidding
or commanding it to be done.

Answer 2

crime

Question 3

Any crime punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison.

Answer 3

felony

Question 4

Any crime less than a felony.

Answer 4

misdemeanor

Question 5

That level of proof that is more than reasonable suspicion, yet
less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Answer 5

Probable Cause:

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

Probable Cause to Arrest:

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Probable Cause to Search:

Question 8

Implies a quest or examination. A prying into hidden places for that
which is concealed.

Answer 8

search

Question 9

A forceful taking or dispossession of property of another, not
accompanied by a search.

Answer 9

seizure

Question 10

The patting down of the OUTER clothing of a person, or area under his
control, to determine by sense of touch, the presence of a weapon.

Answer 10

frisk

Question 11

That level of proof that is less than probable cause but
more than mere suspicion.
i. Means you can stop someone – the legal threshold.

Answer 11

reasonable suspicion

Question 12

That a suspect has committed, is committing, or is about to
commit a crime.

Answer 12

unlawful design

Question 13

effected by legislative enactments

Answer 13

statutory law

Question 14

the law as established from previous decisions made in past court
cases (i.e. Miranda v. Arizona)

Answer 14

Case Law:

Question 15

SPAR: Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion

Answer 15

1st amendment

Question 16

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by government

Answer 16

4th amendment

Question 17

Protects citizens from double jeopardy and self-incrimination
a. Custody + Interrogation = Miranda

Answer 17

5th amendment

Question 18

Requires all persons charged with a crime to be informed of charges
against them. People charged with a crime have a right to counsel and speedy public
trial by an impartial jury

Answer 18

6th amendment

Question 19

due process and equal protection under the law

Answer 19

14th amendment

Question 20

false arrest, use of force, malicious prosecution, failure to stop
unlawful actions by another police officer

Answer 20

Common Civil Lawsuits:

Question 21

Persons who cause public inconvenience, annoyance/alarm
a. Must occur in officer’s presence AND on a public way or other public place
b. Engage in fighting/threatening behavior, Hazardous/physically offensive, No
legitimate purpose

Answer 21

Disorderly Person (Misd.):

Question 22

Most people find to be unreasonably disruptive
which do in fact infringe on someone’s right not to be disturbed

Answer 22

Disturbing the Peace (Misdemeanor):

Question 23

knowingly prevent or attempt to prevent an officer from effecting an
arrest (can also be orally vs just physically resisting)

Answer 23

Resisting Arrest:

Question 24

Officer was engaged in the lawful performance of duty
b. Individual physically performed an act that obstructed or hindered the officer
from performing that duty
c. Indv. was aware that the officer was engaged in the performance of his/her
duties; AND. intended to obstruct/hinder the officer in the performance of duty

Answer 24

Interfering with a Police Officer:

Question 25

Time, Place, Manner

Answer 25

How can Assembly be regulated (and only if strong rational reasons exist)?