Collection Of Evidence
Probable Cause must exist before the police can (2 things)?
4th Amendment Right for citizens that police must have before making an arrest or requesting a Search Warrant
What happens during an Arraignment?
The judge will make the defendant aware of the charges that have been brought against them.
When a person is killed, during the act of a violent crime it is considered a ________ Murder?
Felony
Planning and deliberately killing another person?
1st Degree Murder
The process of taking legal action against a person/company is also known as?
Litigation
Police must have a search warrant issued by?
Magistrate or Judge
Purpose of the Grand Jury is to?
NOT to determine guilt or innocence but to decide whether there is probable cause that a crime was committed.Evidence presented by the State.
If someone is killed by another without prior intent (Texting or Drinking and Driving) they can be charged with ______________ Manslaughter?
Involuntary
What is a statement made to jurors by both attorneys that outlines facts of the case?
Opening Statement
A False written statement intended to harm a persons reputation?
Libel
The Exclusionary rule applies to?
Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial
If someone receives an acquittal what happens to them?
Found Not Guilty- Not because they are innocent (necessarily) but there was not enough proof to convict them of the charges
If you are prosecuted for a crime and then prosecuted again for the same crime it is?
Double Jeopoardy
A False spoken statement intended to harm a persons reputation?
Slander
If you attempt a plea bargain as a defendant you are looking for?
A reduction in the sentence by the prosecutor
Lesser Charge
What are two (2) examples of times where warrantless searches are legal?
Consent, Search during an arrest, Stop and Frisk, Pursuit of suspect, Vehicle searches, Emergencies, Borders and airports
Reducing the penalty for a crime without clearing it from your record, thus making it different than a Pardon?
Clemency
A person who aids another person in committing a crime?
Accomplice
Person who helps with a crime but does not actually participate in committing the crime?
Accessory
If "you have been served" you have received an?
Subpoena- order to attend court
What can law enforcement do when there is Reasonable Suspicion of a crime?
This is the legal standard for arrests and it appears a crime has been committed. Step before probable cause
A crime (Non-Violent) that is less serious than a felony?
Misdemeanor
A statement that is made under oath (penalty of perjury) is called an?
Affidavit
When asked to be a witness against yourself you are protected by this 5th amendment right?
Self-Incrimination
Legally killing someone as punishment for a crime?
Capital Punishment/Death Penalty