Criminal Law Questions
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Method used to lift fingerprints after dusting
Results in a Purple-blue print when amino acids found in sweat react with this chemical
An impression left on any surface that consists of patterns made by ridges on the tip of a finger
This whorl pattern is made up of any two loops combined into one print
Time it takes AFIS to produce a list of potential matches from a fingerprint
A three-dimensional fingerprint made in soft material such as clay, soap, paint, putty, or wax
Does Common Law Murder carry transferred intent?
Can a police officer seized an abandon property?
Custodial arrest authorizes a complete search of the arrested person and the area within his immediate control to ensure
What legal document is use to suppress evidence?
What court case says that the "totality of circumstance" need to be considered to determine if an officer has probable cause?
Probable Cause & Reasonable SuspicionThe different levels of proof when comparing them to probable cause are:• Absolute Certainty• Beyond a reasonable doubt • Clear and convincing• Probable Cause• Reasonable Suspicion• Suspicion• Reasonable Doubt• Hunch/No Information
Probable Cause & Reasonable SuspicionWhen is Probable Cause required?1. Arrest with a warrant2. Arrest without a warrant3. Search and seizure with a warrant4. Search and seizure without a warrant
victim already dying and D shortens life even by a little bit,
Court hearing in which an alleged felon is required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
Court hearing in which a magistrate informs defendants of their rights, states the exact nature of the charges, appoints an attorney, or gives defendants the opportunity to get one.
Principle that prohibits use of illegally obtained evidence to find defendant guilty at trial.
Screening process used by half the states to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to hold for trial defendants charged with felonies.
Formal charge of criminal action in federal cases.
Amount of money put up by defendants to ensure their return to court.