history
father of modern policing
Sir Robert Peele
how many classifications of felonies and misdemeanors are there
6 felonies 4 misdemeanors
Reckless handling of firearm
Endanger life, limb, property of another
Class 1 misdemeanor
Handling a crime scene
Ensure safety of victims / witnesses
Determine time lapse
Notify supervisor, DPSC
ID victim if possible
Do not touch evidence
Document everything
How many schedules of drugs
6; schedule I is the worst (heroin, ecstacy, mescaline, LSD
When are Miranda Warnings required?
Anytime someone is in custody and subject to questioning
jail time for class one misdemeanor
up to one year in jail
Allow children access to firearms
Class 1 misdemeanor
3 types of crime scene photos
Overall, midrange, close up
Stimulants
Cause bodily functions to accelerate
Amphetamines, meth, cocaine,
Mandatory Reporters
LEOs must report all cases of suspected abuse to CPS or APS within 24 hours
School personnel, medical personnel
branches of government
Legislative
judicial
executive
Discharge firearm into occupied dwelling
Class 4 felony
Class 6 felony if not done maliciously
3 types of evidence
Testimonial: oral testimony
Documentary: photos, records, videos, certificates of analysis
Physical: guns, knives, blood, fingerprints
Depressants
Induce sleep
Alcohol, barbiturates
EPO in Domestic Assault Cases
If LEO has PC for domestic assault, must also seek EPO
purpose of juvenile court
divert juveniles from criminal justice system
Hunting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Class 1 misdemeanor
Fingerprint database resource
AFIS
Marijuana classification
Marijuana is not a scheduled drug in Virginia because it is not considered a controlled substance
DUI Punishments
1st offense: class 1 misdemeanor
2nd offense in 5 years: 1 month - 1 year in jail
2nd offense in 10 years: at least 1 month in jail
3rd offense in 10 years: class 6 felony, minimum 1 year prison
4th or subsequent in 10 years: minimum 1 year in prison
letter of law vs spirit of law
Spirit: enforcing the law as it was intended to operate
Letter: enforcing the law exactly as it is written
Shooting on or near roadway
Class 4 misdemeanor
Chain of custody
Have as few people as possible handle evidence
Anyone who handles evidence must be subpoenaed to court
Possession or distribution of controlled paraphernalia
Misdemeanor
Needles, glassine envelopes, gelatin capsules
Related to controlled drugs not marijuana