Flashcards in Definitions Deck (4)
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Crime
A crime is an act or omission forbidden by law, punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine, or other penal discipline.
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Reasonable Suspicion
Facts or circumstances, which would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been, is being or is about to be committed.
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Probable Cause
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.
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