What constitutes a lawful arrest? Why is probable cause important?
What will be an ideal response?
Probable cause exists when the facts and circumstances within the officers' knowledge and of which they have reasonably trustworthy information are sufficient to warrant prudent man in believing that the suspect had committed or was committing an offense.
Probable cause is needed prior to arrest. Arrest is the gateway into the criminal justice system. It includes loss of freedom and can include searches for contraband and interrogation.
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________ involves removing jurors from all possible outside influences for the duration of the trial.
A. Voir dire B. Sequestration C. Isolation D. Surrebuttal
Which of the following was/were influenced by Beccaria's ideas?
a. The French penal code of 1791 b. The U.S. Constitution c. The Bill of Rights d. All of the above
Jolene is a landlord. Her former tenant, Rob, moved out after causing $500 worth of damage to the apartment. What can Jolene do to get reimbursed for the damages?
A. Jolene can take Rob to small claims court. B. Jolene can bring a class action lawsuit against Rob. C. Jolene can lodge a complaint with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. D. Jolene can have Rob arrested for violating procedural law.