Unit 1
Which 7 Amendments are of particular importance to Law Enforcement?
First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Fourteenth.
Stopping a car due to an equipment violation, but really wants to investigate other, more serious criminal activity is an example of what?
Pretext Stops
What is "a civil wrong in which the action or inaction of a person or entity violates the rights of another person or entity"
How many county courts are there?
67
Refers to the procedures that must be followed to protect a person's rights during a criminal justice process.
Procedural Due Process
Under criminal law principles, there are four basic classifications of intent. Name all 4.
General Intent, Specific Intent, Transferred Intent, Recklessness.
The term ___ Means neglecting to perform what the law or duty requires
Omission
How many Circuit Courts are there?
20
Type of Law formed by the decisions of the court system
Case Law
The legal phrase for the link between the breach of duty and the harm caused (damages)
Proximate Cause
This clause is in the Fifth Amendment, it prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for the same crime.
The Double Jeopardy Clause
Who provides Security for the Courtroom?
Bailiff
What 4 positions make up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet, Law Enforcement Officers.
Search Warrant Requirements: What are the three elements that compose a Fourth Amendment "Search"
Government, Intrusion, and Reasonable Expectation of Privacy (REP)
When an officer acts or purports to act in the performance of official duties under any law, ordinance, or regulation.
Color of law
After the arrest, A ___ (___) takes place where the charges are formally filed by the state attorney's office and read aloud to the defendant
Hearing (Arraignment)
What is Chapter 11B?
Florida Administrative Code Governs the Training and certification of law enforcement.
Certain Emergencies, such as evidence destruction, an emergency scene, or a fresh pursuit that justifies a warrantless entry, is better known as:
Exigent Circumstances
What is 42 U.S.C. 1983?
The most common Federal Statutory basis used to sue law enforcement officers
The intermediate appellate courts of the Florida court system are called:
District courts of appeal