Terminology
Legal Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Amendment
Taking into custody
Arrest
The Burden of proof in a criminal trial, usually 100% guilty or innocent
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Bill of Rights
Variety of community and institutional organizations, treatment programs and services used to manage criminal offenders
Corrections
The area surrounding a home, such as property, garages and outbuildings
Curtilage
Circumstances that require immediate action to prevent harm or damage
Exigent Circumstances
A law that keeps evidence that was obtained illegally from being used
Exclusionary Rule
The founding Fathers of the United States
Framers
The passing of hands over a person's body in search of concealed objects
Frisk
A doctrine that keeps evidence that was obtained illegally from a trial
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Not allowed or accepted
Inadmissible
A conclusion or opinion based on known facts or evidence
Inference
A person with information provided to police to either work off charges or for payment
Informant
A higher level court case (often the Supreme Court) that had a large legal and historical impact
Landmark case (case law)
utilizing the senses to acknowledge activity occurring in proximity to one's person
Observation
Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable and prudent person to believe a crime occurred and the person detained is the suspect
Probable Cause
Examining a person's body or possessions or an area for contraband/evidence/weapons related to criminal behavior or intent
Search
Confiscating a person's property or actual person for criminal acts defined by the law
Seizure
An order authorizing the arrest and detention of an individual
Warrant