Test 3 Flashcards
(38 cards)
what is not a way for an officer to institute a summary citation
arrest without a warrant
how do citizens institute summary proceedings
file private criminal complaint
officers ordinarly institute a summary case by doing what
issuing a citation
least common way to institute a summary case
filing a complaint
how many days does a LE officer have to file a complaint
5 days
how many days do the defendant have to enter plea
10 days
what can ms peters do when she was issued a citation
she can appeal a guilty verdict and request trial by judge
what is not correct about the appeals process for mr garder
the case will be scheduled for jury in the court of common pleas
definition of venue
geographical area where the court has jurisdiction
what distance when the alleged offense occurs between both jurisdictions
100 yards
mr barns charged with vehicle code offense where will court proceedings be held
district where the alleged crime occurred
what is not required for a citation
name of witness
what information is not needed for a vehicle code violation
insurance information and race
what comes next after a complaint is filed
a summary or warrant is issued
what info is not required to file complaint
defendants date of birth
what info is required to file complaint
defendants physical description
warrantless arrest are authorized for all crimes committed except
forgery
what is not a valid legal reason for being inside a home to make a parentless arrest
reasonable suspicion
what situation is not an exigent circumstance for forced entry into a home without warrent
suspect wanted for robbery hiding inside house
what is reasonable suspicion
explainable information that logically connects to a specific person
legal standard of proof courts need
a minimal level of justification
what is a temporary seizure used to determine if someone committed the crime
investigative detention
what is probable cause
facts that lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has occurred
when determining reasonable suspicion what source is least reliable
5 anonymous citizens
in community know for drug sales saw black male approach citizen on side walk what is the most relevant info for the officer
community history