Week 1
The highest level of crime (includes murder, robbery, arson, etc.)
What is a felony?
the legal standard needed for an officer to make an arrest or to get an arrest warrant
What is probable cause?
Neville told Pavaarti, who told Seamus, who told Ron that Hagrid was looking for you
What is Hearsay?
The judge makes sure that the defendant has an appointed lawyer if they don't have one
What is a step in the arraignment process?
What are Mr. Animesh, Miss Rachel, and Mr. Handler's Ages?
19, 25, 32
A garbage truck picking up trash in the middle of a park to preserve nature - even though a sign says "no vehicles in the park"
What is the spirit of the law?
founded suspicion that criminality is afoot
What is an inquiry?
What is a qualification for a lay witness?
imprisonment, unconditional and conditional discharge, split sentence, fine, and probation
What are the 6 options for a judge when sentencing the defendant?
paraphrasing without a citation
Jury selection
An officer can lawfully enter private dwellings without a warrant in this situation
corroboration
What is part of a closing statement
When a judge decides to RoR or set bail
What are 2 options for the judge to ensure the defendant returns to court?
hand movements and eye contact
What are 2 public speaking strategies?
The legal standard needed to convict someone
What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
When the police question a suspect not in custody
When is a Miranda Warning NOT necessary?
excited utterance
What is an exception to hearsay?
overcharging the defendant
What is a strategy for the prosecution when plea bargaining with the defense?
seeking and using relevant sources
What is good evidence?
What is physical evidence and/or documentary evidence?
When the government profiles someone solely based on their ethnicity
What is the narrow definition of racial profiling?
prosecution questioning the defendant
What is a cross-examination?
5 to 25
What is an indeterminate sentencing model?
diamonds as a form of payment