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K, J, or B
100
The sharpie markings at the top of this document on the left side of every folder show you what type of a case it is, if the defendant has a record (and whether it includes out of state contacts), as well as whether or not there was a blood draw re: DUIs.
What is a PARS?
100
Make sure you order a certified copy of this document when you are in 6G. Who doesn't love self-authenticating documents?
What is a PFA?
100
This type of drug test is enough for a prelim, as long as you have the testing officer (and they are certified). However, it does not suffice for a trial (and really doesn't need to be brought in).
What is a Nik test?
100
This is how you respond to a hearsay objection at a motion to suppress.
What is hearsay is admissible at a motion because we are determining if at the time in question, the officer had reasonable suspicion/probable cause to do x, based on the information that was presently available?
100
Don't be fooled by an incorrect statute! PFA Violations are properly charged under this statute, NOT PA CC 4955.
What is Title 23 6114?
100
These are some of the Matthews factors you argue in a stolen car/UUA case (provide at least 3).
What are damages, cooperation, defendant's explanation, time since theft, and flight?
100
In Courtroom 703, defense argues that since no out-of-court ID made, a lineup motion should be granted. You state this simple reason in response to get it denied.
What is you're crazy, we are in a DV room, these people know each other?
100
These were the units each supervisor was in directly before taking on their new roles.
What is SIU (B), Homicide/NFS (K), and FVSA (J)?
200
"EPD" stands for this, something that you should be marking on every single file (as well as the reason why it wasn't given).
What is "earliest possible date?"
200
This is what you respond when defense states that discovery is incomplete, as the medical records of a complainant are still outstanding, even when the judge had never ordered them to be passed.
What is the records are not within our possession/are equally discoverable by defense?
200
For a PWID prelim, you only need the eyes as long as they were in -------.
What is "constant radio communication?"
200
This is when corpus can be established.
What is at anytime?
200
If there is a charge of criminal mischief, make sure you amend the subsection because charging automatically charges cases under this subsection. No way we have that many cases involving graffiti!
What is 3304(a)(4)?
200
These two cases are why you don't need Dr. Cohn or Dr. Coyer to admit a blood scan report at a preliminary hearing. They are also why we can admit seizure analyses without a chemist at a PH.
What are Rick and Branch?
200
At a motion to suppress narcotics recovered from a defendant, defense counsel asks the officer about information the officer learned after the search was conducted. Your objection to relevancy is sustained because -----.
What is the legality of the search is based on what was known at the time.
200
Match the supervisor to the pets:
1. Mr. Pants and Nugget
2. Jigglypuff, Onix, and Sophia
3. Darla and Eloise
Who is Brett, Kyle, and Jordan?
300
Upon discovery of an outcard and a check of the room list in DAOCMS, you send out this. Be sure it's at least 3 days out so your co-workers know to be there!
What is a specials email?
300
This is how many days you have to order 911 calls, or else they are not preserved.
What is 30 days?
300
It's a Simple Assault trial, and the defendant takes the stand. He has no record, so you agree to stipulate to character for law abiding and peacefulness. Despite what defense counsel may claim, this other element of character is not at issue just because the defendant testifies.
What is character for truthfulness?
300
At a preliminary hearing for 6106, where a gun was recovered from inside a vehicle, the defense attorney asks the police officer about the lighting, the reason for the car stop, and whether police had a search warrant. Your objection is this.
What is "goes to a motion?" Also acceptable: doesn't rebut a prima facie case.
300
You proceed under this subsection for a DUI where the defendant is alleged to have used drugs and there is no blood test.
What is VC 3802(d)(1)?
300
Can't prove what crime the defendant intended to commit therein? Don't worry, this case states that we don't need to prove what crime was intended.
What is Commonwealth v. Alston?
300
These are the three categories of interactions between civilians and police. Each with their own standard!
What are mere encounters, investigative detentions, and custodial detention?
300
This supervisor has watched over 100 Oscar-nominated films, and ranked them in a tier system.
Who is Kyle Russell?
400
This colorful charging document in every file will list the bail set at preliminary arraignment, whether or not video exists (and where to find it), as well as other useful bits of information.
What is the green sheet?
400
This document's first page notes "M" or "S" next to III to indicate multi-state or single state. You can also determine if there is an out-of-state record from the page displayed here:
What is an FBI?
400
This list is pulled using the Police Database. It shows you which officers were subpoened by court attendance for the room, as well as their status (AND their vacation schedules). It is updated in real time.
What is a KTNQ?
400
Defense counsel hopes that they can keep out a series of text message screenshots that don't include a date or time. But WAIT, they come in, because you know that THIS is the proper way to respond to their objection.
What is "goes to the weight of the evidence, not admissibility?" The bar to authenticate evidence is LOW.
400
This VUFA statute states that at a preliminary hearing, there is a presumption of non-licensure.
What is 6122?
400
This case states that the complete inability to breath is NOT a required element of strangulation.
What is Commonwealth v. Weitzel?
400
In order to succeed on a motion to suppress, defense counsel must show that the defendant had -----.
What is a reasonable expectation of privacy?
400
During a 5-day COVID quarantine, this supervisor played the entirety of Red Dead Redemption.
Who is Jordan Kaye?
500
This is the document that you fill out after a case is held for court. It is also the document that Jordan has received a lot of angry texts and emails about because they have not been properly filled out.
What is a bif sheet?
500
Unlike in a standard MC trial, if a case is remanded, you must have this in order to proceed. NOTE that this must be ordered after the remand.
What are the Notes of Testimony?
500
This rule (and specific subsection) is the reason an ONP is admissible at a preliminary hearing.
What is PA Rules of Criminal Procedure 542(e)?
500
This rule of evidence is what you cite to when 5th Amendment counsel claims that there is a 5th Amendment issue, and you demand an in camera hearing for the judge to decide. AKA when there is a preliminary question of law re: qualifications of a witness, existence of a privilege, or admissibility of evidence.
What is Rule 104?
500
This is where you find the definition of "bodily injury" in the Crimes Code (double the points if you get the definition correct).
What is 2301? What is "impairment of physical condition or substantial pain."
500
This is the case that states the 5th Amendment is not at issue when you have to Brady Lively a victim of domestic violence.
What is Commonwealth v. Tielsch?
500
For the second prong of a Ross motion, is on the Commonwealth to prove by a proponderance of the evidence that there were valid reasons for the delay AND that delay was proper. HOWEVER, we do not get to that prong unless defense meets their burden on the first prong, which is this.
What is the delay caused actual prejudice?
500
As a teenager, this supervisor performed at Carnegie Hall (as well as many other impressive venues)
Who is Brett Zakeosian?