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Chapter 7 Terms
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Criminal Justice
10th Grade
10/03/2011

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Stop and Frisk
Definition
When an officer can only search the outer layer of clothing for weapons. Can only be done under reasonable suspicion
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Warrant
Definition
A court order issued by a judge authorizing a search, an arrest, or a seizure of evidence of a crime
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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
Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures
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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
Protects against abuse of government authority during a legal procedure
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Double Jeopardy
Definition
Procedural defense that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same, or similar charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction
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Criminal Law
Definition
Defines which acts are legal/illegal
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2 Conflicting Goals of the Justic System
Definition
- Protecting society from criminals
- Protecting the constitutional rights of those being processed through the system
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Time frame for executing a warrant
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72-96 Hours
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Hot Pursuit
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When an officer is chasing a suspect and suspect runs into a building, the officer may enter without a warrant
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Miranda vs. Arizona
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The case that ruled that the following must be read to a suspect before interrogation:
- You have the right to remain silent
- Anything you say can be used against you in court
- If you can't afford a lawyer, you will be assigned one at the governments expense
-You have the right to be speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning
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Sources of Criminal Procedure
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Statutes, Constitutions, Court of Appeals' Decisions
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3 Areas not under Defintion of "Search"
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- Plain View
- Open Fields
-Abandoned Property
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