Police Encounters
A welfare ___ (A police officer can ask me questions to make sure I am ok.)
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What is property?
Anything that is owned or can be owned by people such as money, bikes cars computer programs, ideas etc.
True or False: Transporting more than an ounce of weed can result in up to a four year sentence.
True!
Name one thing that was unfair in the Gerry Gault case
Parents not notified, Not told of the complaint, Hearing was the next day, no time to prepare, Witnesses were not present, No lawyers, No records kept, No juries, Sentence too long
What is cyber-bullying?
Sending or Posting harmful or cruel messages or pictures using the Internet or other digital communication devices (ex: phones or tablets).
What is a frisk?
When an officer pats someone down on the outside of their clothes.
What is Vandalism?
Damaging or destroying someone else’s property without permission
What does it mean to have inherited drug and alcohol use?
The genetic predisposition towards using drugs and alcohol I.e. my parents both did so now I am more likely to than my peers.
What is a contested dispositional hearing?
If the PD or DA do not agree with the probation officer’s opinion, a separate hearing is held where arguments are made to the Judge about what the youth’s sentence should be
What is accomplice liability?
If I help or encourage someone in any way to commit a crime/break the law, I can be charged with the same crime – This is what it means to be liable as an accomplice.
Is it ok to give a fake name to the police? Why?
NO! You can be charged with resisting an officer or giving false information.
What is extortion?
Threatening to do or say something in order to get something else in return from a person – like Blackmail.
What should someone do if they want to stop using drugs and alcohol?
Realize they are not alone, go to an AA meeting, talk to a counselor, talk to a friend *(more answers than these).
Parents must be notified within a reasonable time after the youth has been arrested AND they must be told what the youth is charged with
Define bullying
Unprovoked, repeated and aggressive actions or threats of action by one or more persons who have (or are perceived to have) more power or status than their victim in order to cause fear, distress or harm
What should I do if a police officer uses excessive force?
Try to stay calm/get in fetal position
When is vandalism a felony?
When damage is over $400
What are some physical consequences of alcohol?
liver damage, birth defects, impairs coordination, destruction of brain tissues, memory loss and even cancer.
What are the 3 possible outcomes when a youth is arrested?
Held, Released, Referred.
What is the difference between power and authority?
Power is the ability to do something or have control over someone BUT authority is to have the right to do something or have control over someone.
Where do Miranda rights come from?
The case of Miranda V. Arizona in 1966
What are restitution fines?
Fines a youth can be charged with to pay whatever it costs to clean the vandalism.
A youth can be charged with this IF they are under 21, in possession of alcohol and in a public place, street or highway, or a place open to the public
Possession of alcohol by a minor.
What are two rights youth do NOT have?
The right to a jury and the right to bail
What is a hate crime?
If I “hate” on someone because of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religion and then commit a crime, I get charged with the crime as a hate crime