US/Texas Constitution/Criminal Justice System Flashcards
Civil law definition
That portion of the law which defines the personal and property rights of individuals, the rights of an individual to seek redress or to prevent wrong, any action other than criminal proceedings
Highest appellate court in Texas
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Habeas Corpus definition
The name given to a variety of writs with the objective of bringing a party before a court or judge. Primary function of writ is release from unlawful imprisonment. Purpose of writ is not to determine prisoner’s guilt or innocence and the only issue it presents is whether prisoner is restrained of his liberty due by process
What is the Texas Criminal Justice System made up of?
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What is the purpose of criminal law?
Preventing harm to society, declares what conduct is criminal and prescribes the punishment to be imposed for such conduct. Specific offenses and general principles of criminal responsibility.
Arrest warrant definition
Written order from a magistrate directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law
Which amendment established reasonable force for use of force incidents
4th Amendment
Appeals from the district court go where?
Court of Appeals
What is a tort
Civil action-any of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs
Duran v City of Douglas Supreme court case
1st Amendment
10th Amendment does what?
States Rights/the powers not to delegate to the US by the Constitution
6th Amendment does what?
Speedy and public trial to counsel/right of trial by jury
8th Amendment does what?
Prohibit excessive bail or fines nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted
4th Amendment does what?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
14th Amendment does what?
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