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NRS 205.060
Burglary
2012; Shot documentary style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends. Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena partner up to fight criminal forces greater than themselves.
Unlawful taking of personal property from another against his or her will by means of force or violence or fear.
Robbery
Prohibits laws respecting right of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, right to assemble, right to petition the government.
1st Amendment
Landmark decision which ruled that the 5th Amendment prevents prosecutors from using a persons statements made in response to interrogation in police custody as evidence unless they can show that the person was informed of the right to consult with an attorney.
Miranda v. Arizona
NRS 484B.600
Basic Speed Law
1988; An NYPD officer tries to save his wife and several others taken hostage by German terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza.
Die Hard
Any person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to any dwelling, house, or other structure whether occupied or vacant.
Arson
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Court ruled that the 4th Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures is NOT violated when a police officer stops a suspect on the street and frisks him or her without probable cause to arrest. Officer only needs to establish reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime and the officer has a reasonable belief that the person “may be armed or presently dangerous”.
Terry v. Ohio
NRS 205.0832
Theft
2001; A rookie cop spends his first day as a Los Angeles narcotics detective with a rogue detective who isn’t what he appears to be.
Training Day
Intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away personal goods or property from another with a value of $1,200 dollars or more.
Grand Larceny
Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
2nd Amendment
The US Supreme Court applied the “exclusionary rule” to the states in which any evidence illegally obtained by the government cannot be used in court against the accuses.
Mapp v. Ohio
NRS 200.010
Murder
2006; An undercover cop and a mole in the police department attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
The Departed
Unlawfully depriving a human being of a member of his or her body, or disfiguring or rendering it useless.
Mayhem
Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail as well as cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
3rd Party Liability case regarding the serious injuries to an innocent bystander arising from a negligent highspeed police pursuit of a suspected bank robber into the District of Columbia.
Biscoe v. Arlington
NRS 200.471
Assault and Battery
1996; Jerry Lundergaard’s inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen’s clumsiness and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.
Fargo
Unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another, and consists in confinement or detention without sufficient legal authority
False Imprisonment
– Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury.
6th Amendment
This case provides Police the ability to conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle stopped on traffic violations if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains contraband or evidence.
Carroll v. United States