Wk 1 Defs

Question 1

Arrest

Answer 1

An arrest is the taking of a person into custody, in a case, and in the manner authorized by law.

Question 2

Crime

Answer 2

A crime is an act or omission forbidden by law, punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine or other penal discipline.

Question 3

Probable Cause

Answer 3

Probable cause exists when the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man in believing that a crime had been committed and that the accused had committed it.

Question 4

Reasonable Suspicion

Answer 4

Specific and articulable facts or circumstances, which would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been, is being or is about to be committed.