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Details Title: cpl Description: caz test Total Flash Cards: 18 Created: 11/08/2006 15:43:38	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term what is hearsay evidence why is it not admissible in a trial Definition evidence not proceeding from the personal knowledge of the witness. not admissible Term what is testimonial evidence Definition verbal evidence- (what a witness said) Term what fact is true regarding the testimony of an accomplice Definition may not be convicted upon testimony of an accomplice which is unsupported by corroborate evidence tending to connect the defendent with the commission of the offense Term what is a huntley hearing Definition a seperate hearing to find the admissibility of statements, confessions, or admissions. Term what is the purpose of a preliminary hearing Definition A proceeding in which must be decided whether a crime was committed, whether the crime occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, and whether there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime. Term what is the definition of Custody Definition constructive seizure or restraint Term relate the arrest powers of police officers and probable cause Definition it is the level of proof necessary to arrest an individual or to support an application for a search warrant Term what is the sole purpose of an arrest warrant what is required Definition to achive a defendant's court appearance in a criminal action for the purpose of arraingnment upon the accusatory instrument Term what is Terry vs. Ohio Definition court ruled that police may detain a person briefly in the street under resonable suspicion and do a pat down if he has reasonable fear he is dealing with an armed and dangerous individual Term search warrents who can execute, what are the requirements Definition police not civilians can execute, and may only be issued based on reasonable cause, supported by an affidavit supporting the application Term exigent circumstances Definition conditions requiring the preservation of secrecy, Term plain view Definition evidence must be lieing in the open, be apparent that it is evidence,and the officer had a legal right to be there Term what is a show up Definition a prompt one on one identification procedure Term mere suspicion Definition level of proof that exists when an individual is suspected of criminal activity without actual proof, or upon slight evidence or information. Term reasonable suspicion Definition the level of proof that exists when an individual is reasonable suspected of having committed, in the process of committing or is about to commit a crime Term probable cause Definition set of facts or circumstances that would set a reasonable person to believe that a crime was committed and that person did in fact commit that crime Term proponderance of the evidence Definition the evidence suggests that there is a better than 50/50 probablity that a respondent is liable for a plaintiff's complaint Term beyond a reasonable doubt Definition the level of proof required in order to find an individual guilty of the offense for which he or she has been tried