Define probable cause
Explain who determines whether probable cause to arrest exists.
Probable cause is defined as existing if there is a substantial likelihood
(1) that a crime was committed and (2) that the individual committed the crime. Whether probable cause to arrest exists is determined by the police, if the crime is committed in their presence. If a victim or some other person reports a crime to the police, the police must decide whether there is enough information about the alleged wrongdoer's guilt to establish probable cause to arrest. If the police try to gather information to help them determine whether a suspect should be arrested and, after investigating the matter decide to arrest the suspect, the police must obtain an arrest warrant from a judge or other public official.
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The English law of seditious libel made it a crime
A. to publish pornography. B. to criticize the government of England. C. to spread lies about anyone. D. to plan to overthrow the government.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 set strict time limits to try defendants in the federal system. 2. A person is in custody if he or she is not free to leave. 3. Confessions may only be used against a defendant if the prosecution can show they followed the procedures laid out in Miranda, and they did not coerce or otherwise extract a confession from the defendant. 4. The right to remain silent is not without limits. 5. The first legal proceeding after being arrested is the preliminary hearing.
How does the court rule on an objection?
What will be an ideal response?
The acronym NIOSH stands for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Indicate whether the statement is true or false