Question | Answer |
A search warrant is invalid if it | Is not signed by a judge |
The standard of proof that law enforcement officers must have before a judicial officer can issue a warrant is called | Probable Cause |
A______is a legal document ordering a person to testify in a court of law as a witness. | Subpoena |
A______is a written court order directing a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or arrest a person. | Warrant |
Courts that have the authority to review decisions of a lower court are known as______courts. | Appellate |
The highest level of authority in Criminal Law is/are_______ | Federal Statues |
The ______has primary jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between states. | U.S. Supreme Court |
When offering testimony in court, the officer should direct his/her responses toward the | Judge |
An officer who maintains an alert demeanor and proper attire during a court appearance exhibits | Professionalism and authority |
In courtroom testimony, officers may use_____to refresh their memories. | Police reports |
The _______represents the state's case in a criminal trial. | Prosecuting attorney |
The ______interprets the law to the jury. | Judge |
The ____must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. | Prosecution |
The standard of proof necessary to find a defendant guilty in a criminal trial is | Beyond a reasonable doubt. |
Bail was originally established | To ensure that the defendant would return to court |
In _____, the Supreme Court mad the right to be represented by an attorney binding on the states. | Gideon vs Wainwright |
The ____can appeal a jury's decision. | Defense |
The term_______, refers to the study of punishment. | Penology |
Establishing the exact location where a crime occurred is essential for establishing the ______of the crime. | Legal jurisdiction |
The _____plea in a criminal case cannot be admitted as evidence in a civil trial. | Nolo Contendere |
The term______ refers to negotiating an agreement in a criminal trial. | Plea Bargain |
Pretrial publicity would likely cause a motion to_____to be made prior to the beginning of the trial. | Change venue |
Testimony that is NOT admissible in court is__________. | Hearsay |
Juvenile courts are considered________________. | Non-adversarial |
The term, _______, refers to a decision by a judge that a child has committed delinquent acts. | Adjudication |
The term, _______, refers to an act committed by a juvenile that is considered a crime when committed by an adult. | Delinquency |
A ____ is a document asking a court to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile. | Petition |