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10/03/2011

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Stop and Frisk
Definition
In 1968, the Supreme Court decided Terry vs. Ohio which carved out an exception to bothe the warrant and probable cause
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Warrant
Definition
Court order issued by a judge authorizing a search, arrest, or a seizure of evidence
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Search
Definition
any governmental intrusion into something in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy
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Seizure
Definition
any taking into possession, custody, or control
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4th Amendment
Definition

right of the people to be secure in their persons, homes, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.

(Protects citizens from actions by gov. officials)

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Probable Cause
Definition
Evidence that an independent, cautious person would have good reason to believe
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Exclusionary Rule
Definition
a judicial rule that prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
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Criminal Procedure
Definition
the rules for processing someone through the criminal justice system
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5th Amendment
Definition
no one can be forced to testify against themselves: protects a person from self- incrimination
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Double jeopardy
Definition
A second prosecution for the same offense after acquittal or conviction or multiple punishments for same offense
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Criminal Law
Definition
Defines which acts are legal and illegal
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2 conflicting goals of the justice system
Definition

a. protect society from criminals

b. protect right of those being processed through the system

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Time frame for executing a warrant
Definition
within 72 or 96 hours, depending on the state
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Hot Pursuit
Definition
Police in hot pursuit of a criminal do not need a warrant to enter a place where they saw the suspect go.
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Miranda vs. Arizona
Definition
Laid down clearer guidelines for police and courts to follow with regard questioning and confessions
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Sources of Criminal procedure
Definition

1. Federal statues and state

2. State and federal constitutions

3. Cour of Appeals (Appellate Court) desicions

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3 areas that don't fall under search
Definition

1. Plain view- officer is in place and spot and sees something in plain sight, it can be confiscated

2. Open Field- property away from residents

3. Abandoned property- discarded or left. including trash that has been put to the curb for pick up

Term
Instead of probable cause, what is requred for stop and frisk
Definition
reasonable suspicion
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where can the officer search under stop and frisk?
Definition
outer layer of clothing
Term
what can the officers search for under stop and frisk
Definition
weapons
Term
what can an officer not do
Definition
they can't feel around multiple times. Only a once over pat down
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what does "consent" involve?
Definition
permission
Term
when can another person give consent for an officer to search your property
Definition
when they jointly own or share property
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whare are three other situations which do not require warrants?
Definition
airline, border, customs
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what four things are said when a person is read their rights?
Definition

1. you have the right to remain silent

2. anything you say can and will be held against you

3. you have the right to an attorney

4. if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you

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Common Law
Definition
judge-made
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How do civil criminal cases differ from civil cases?
Definition

Civil: individuals sue one another seeking compensation for injuries done to them

 

Criminal: state prosecutes individuals for injuring society

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2 major sources of criminal law
Definition

1. common law

2. laws passed by legislature

Term
primary source of law today
Definition
legislative enactment
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2 classifications of crime
Definition

a. felonies

b. misdemeanors

Term
a crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a prison
Definition
felony
Term
2 other classifications of crime:
Definition
violent and property
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difference between violence and property
Definition

violent uses threat

property involves stealing

Term
9 examples of law felonies
Definition

1. murder

2. manslaughter

3. rap

4. mayhem

5. robbery

6. arson

7. burglary

8. larceny

9. sodumy

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4 basic elements that make up every crime
Definition

1. prohibited out

2. criminal intent

3. concurrence of the act and the intent

4. causation

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4 basic types of intent know as mens rea
Definition

1. specific intent- intended the result to happen

2. general intent- knew result would happen

3. criminal negligence- does an act unintentionally but with extreme lack of care

4. strict intent- no mental state required at all

Term
malice aforethought
Definition
the infers
Term
two types of malic aforethought
Definition

actual- death was cautiously meant

implied- bodily harm was intended or known act wouldv'e resulted in death or bodily harm

Term
first degree murder
Definition
malice aforthough intention of killing
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second degree murder
Definition
malice aforethough not deliberate
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voluntary manslaughter
Definition
without malice aforethought
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involuntary manslaughter
Definition
unintended killing taking place during a misdemeanor
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larceny theft
Definition
taking property without permission
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grand theft
Definition
property stolen worth over 500$
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petty theft
Definition
property stolen worth below 500$
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burglary
Definition
entering a house to steal something
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robbery
Definition
theft against someone
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armed robbery
Definition
using a dangerous weapon
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embezzlement
Definition
taking property that has been entrusted to you
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fraud
Definition
knowingly misrepresenting a fact
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extortion
Definition
making a threat to get property
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receiving stolen property
Definition
taking stolen property from stealer
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white collar crime
Definition
bank and security frauds
Term
swindlers aka?
Definition
con games, buncos, scams
Term
con artist
Definition
bright, articulate people, clever actors, patient group workers
Term
who is a shill
Definition
an innocent bystander who begins the process of drawing a victim
Term
who is a capper
Definition
pretend to be innocent, like a shill
Term
most con games rely on?
Definition
victims desire to get something for nothing
Term
best advice with regard to avoid becoming a victim on con artist
Definition
if its too good to be true, it almost certaintly is
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pigeon drop
Definition
Term
ponzi schemes
Definition
Term
bank examiner swindle
Definition
Term
phony prize or sweepstakes offers
Definition
Term
victimology
Definition
Term
what are crimes against the person
Definition
Term
who is a most likely victim of violent crime
Definition
young white male
Term
least likely of a violent crime
Definition
Term
what are crimes against property
Definition
stealing
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how do property crimes differ from violent crimes
Definition
property doesn't use violence
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