COURT LVL2 FINAL

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the result of a trial of a criminal case either before a jury or trial judge in a court of competent jurisdiction which ends in a verdict or finding that the defendant is guilty

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Conviction

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In every District Court in Boston and the Suffolk Superior Court there is a Boston Police Superior Officer who is designated as the Supervisor of cases for that particular court. Upon arriving at the court, the officer will report to the …..

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Supervisor of cases

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that which takes place when in a criminal case tried to a jury the defendant is found not guilty, or If tried without a jury, he is found not guilty and discharged. The court must have jurisdiction to find him guilty

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Acquittal

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An allegation made by one or more persons before a proper magistrate that another person has committed a designated crime

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Complaint

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Is the lawyer who represents the defendant in a criminal case

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Defense Attorney

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Are appointed public officials who run the states court system

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Judges

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In criminal law, the person charged with the commission of a crime

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Defendant

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Both sides come together and turn in all evidence

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Discovery

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Before a judge and jury

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Jury Trials

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Solely before a judge

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Bench Trials

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Appointed by the district attorney
Responsible for criminal cases and civil matters

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ADA
(Assistant District Attorney)

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If you have to appear in superior court and district court on the same day. What will you do?

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Appear in District Court first, then make your way to Superior Court

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What is rule 320?

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Law enforcement officers are expected to be knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and court procedure.

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Who shall act as the supervisor of cases when there isn’t a supervisor of cases available?

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Duty Supervisor

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How many court overtime slips can you sign in one calendar day?

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One

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What is the primary responsibility of a witness while testifying in court?

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To tell the truth

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This motion allows defendants to challenge three admissibility of certain evidence on ground

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Motion to suppress

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Court Hierarchy

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Superior Court
Boston Municipal Court
District Court

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A solemn declaration, made under the penalty of perjury, by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath

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Affirmation

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A solemn affirmation, declaration, or other promise made under a sense of responsibility to god for the truth of what is stated

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Oath

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A formal application of one found guilty of a crime by a lower court to have his case tried again in a higher court

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Appeal

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The calling of the defendant to the bar of the court to answer the accusation contained in the indictment or complaint

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Arraignment

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The examination of a witness by the side, which did not call him/her generally after examination in chief

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Cross Examination

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Examination of a witness by the party or side that calls him/her

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Direct Examination

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An order from the court that requires all witnesses to remain outside in the courtroom until each one of them is called to testify

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Sequestration

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Evidence that required the judge and/or jurors to make a reasonable inferences and draw conclusions

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Circumstantial evidence

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Evidence that is favorable to the defendant and can help obtain a not guilty ruling

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Exculpatory evidence

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Any information that can serve to impeach the credibility of a prosecution witness

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***Brady-Giglio*** (***Brady List***) Maryland vs Brady 1968 - established that officers need to disclose to the court that they have lied/been untruthful on the stand

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Comm v. Robinson-Van Rader The SJC ruled that the standards set forth in Comm v. Long apply to ….

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Pedestrians stops ***easy 100%***

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What must be completed when a prisoner is taken to the area station?

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1.1 Incident Report

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True or False: An officer can receive more than one court overtime slip for any calendar day.

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False

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RULE 320A pertains to what aspect of police officer duties?

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Court overtime pay

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An allegation made by one or more persons before a proper magistrate that another person has committed a designated crime

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Complaint

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In criminal law, the person charged with the commission of a crime

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Defendant

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The statement of a witness under oath or affirmation

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Testimony

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The testifying of witnesses before a court or clerk of court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence against the defendant

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Hearing

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an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of whatever it asserts

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Hearsay

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What case is this? The defendant has to show there’s a good reason to believe the stop happened because of their race or another protected trait, using clear facts based on everything that happened during the stop.

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Comm vs Long Case

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Courts in the City of Boston

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Boston Municipal Court

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Court that handles most felony cases

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Superior Court

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An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury, legally called together and sworn to the court in which it is impaneled, charging that a person, named therein has committed and specific crime

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Indictment