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Code Of Criminal Procedure
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Criminal Justice
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12/20/2011

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Term
Rights of the Accused
Definition

*Right To a Speedy Trial

*Right to Face Accused

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A speedy public trial by an impartial jury (we don’t get to drag our heels or stack the deck);
Right to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him (we gotta tell him what he’s charged with – duh!);
To have a copy thereof (gets a copy of the paper indictment);
Shall not be compelled to give evidence against
himself;
 
 

 

Shall have the right of being heard by himself, or counsel, or both (he gets a lawyer – unless he wants to play one like on TV);
Confronted with the witnesses against him (woo hoo! Cross examination)
Compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor (he can use subpoenas to drag in witnesses as well);
No person shall be held to answer for a felony unless on indictment of a grand jury (if it’s a felony, it’s gotta go to GJ)
 

 

 

Term
Main Goals Of the CCP's
Definition

1. Adopt Measures For Preventing the Commission of a Crime

 

2.Exclude Offenders from all Hope of Escape

 

3.Insure Fair and Impartial Trial

 

4. The Certain Execution of the Sentence of the Law when Declared

Term
Who is a Conservator of the Peace
Definition

1. Justices of the Supreme Court

2.Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals

3. Justices of the Court of Appeals

4. Judges of the District Courts

Term
What do you do when you make an Arrest Forfeiture or Seizure at a home.
Definition

1. Leave a statement that has a schedule of the property seized; acknowledge that officer has the seized property; and include a list of the reason for the seizure.

2. Place contaband under seal within 72 hours.

Term
What are three facts about a Grand Jury?
Definition

1. Listens to each felony and issues a True Bill or No Bill

2. Is done in Secret

3. Presents and Indictment

Term
What are the duties of Magistrates?
Definition

1. Preserve Peace through Lawful Means

2. Sign Warrants

3. To Serve Them

 

 

žIt is the duty of every magistrate
žto preserve the peace within his jurisdiction by the use of all lawful means; (They’re not above the law)
žto issue all process intended to aid in preventing and suppressing crime;
žto cause the arrest of offenders by the use of lawful means in order that they may be brought to punishment.

 

Term
Examples of Peace Officers?
Definition

1. Sheriff and Deputies

2. Constable and Reserve Deputies

3. Marshals or Police officer officers of a city, town, or village

4. Rangers

Term
In which offenses must you arrest if the crime happened in your presence?
Definition

1. Violations of Protective Order

2. Violations of Bond Conditions in Family Violence Case

Term
What must be included in a warrant?
Definition

1.Must include in the name of the "State of Texas"

2. Name, offense

3. Signed by magistrate

Term
How many days does a Appointed counsel have to prepare?
Definition
10 Days
Term
For how many days can a Search warrant affidavit be sealed and how many extensions can you get
Definition
30 days with 1 extension for another 30 days.
Term
After an arrest, suspect must be taken before a magistrate within how many hours after arrest?
Definition
48 hours
Term
Riots include _____ or more people.
Definition
7 (Seven)
Term
Define Racial Profiling
Definition
A Law Enforcement initiated act based upon individuals race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individuals behavior.
Term
What is an Indigent?
Definition

A person who is not Financially able to employ counsel

 

 

 

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Term
Probable Cause Must Show...
Definition
A specific Offense has occured; Describe Property or Items that are to be searched. The items must constitute evidence of the specific offense and it must include reason you believe the items are located at the place to be searched.
Term
Define Warrant
Definition
A written order from a magistrate directing a peace officer to arrest
Term
District Courts have Original Jurisdiction on _________ and _______________
Definition

All Felonies

and

Misdemeanors Involving Official Misconduct

Term
Two Year Statute of Limitation Offenses?
Definition
All Misdemeanors Class A, B, C
Term
Right to Bail
Definition
All Prisoners shall be bailable unless for capitol offenses when the proof is evident
Term
Three Year Statute of Limitations Offenses?
Definition
All other felonies (Not including Felony Theft, Robbery, Burglary)
Term
When may an officer arrest without a warrant?
Definition

Any offense committed in his presence, or offense against public peace.

 

If in majistrates presence and he/she orders you.

 

When susp not in view but susp. in suspicious place and you have p.c. to believe they have commited a felony.

 

If Confession

Term
A judge who is not also an __________ may not issue a search warrant.
Definition
Attorney
Term
May a polygraph be required on victims of sex cases?
Definition
Cannot Require, only request
Term

 

žAll prosecutions shall be carried on "_____________", and conclude, "____________________".

 

Definition

Carried on "in the name and by authority of The State of Texas"

 

Conclude "against the peace and dignity of the State"

 

 

 

 

Term
An order signed by a magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and place in jail.
Definition
Commitment
Term

 

What kind of court is it when the magistrate sits for the purpose of inquiring into a criminal accusation against any person?

 

Definition
Examining Court
Term
___________ Must be presented in a Sworn Affidavit
Definition
Facts
Term
Which are not Peace Officers?
Definition

Federal Agencies (FBI, DEA, ATF)

 

 

Term

Which offenses have a statute of limitations of five years?

 

Definition
Felony Theft; Robbery; Burglary
Term
Which offenses have a statute of limitations of seven years?
Definition
Financial Crimes - Tax code violations, money laundering, false statement to obtain credit
Term
Which other people may a Search Warrant be issued to ?
Definition
Fire Marshals; Health Officers; Code Enforcement Officials
Term
When can a door be kicked in?
Definition

For a felony, if suspect refuses to allow officers in after you have announced yourself and purpose.

 

Must tell them you have a warrant and show upon request

Term
Who does an Indictment Come From?
Definition
Grand Jury
Term
When may you release a PI suspect?
Definition

If suspect not a child

 

If arrest is unnecessary for protection of suspect and others

 

If being released to an adult or consents to voluntarily treatment in facility

Term
An arrest on a Violation of a protective order can take place?
Definition
In the county where it was filed, and in the county of the workplace of applicant
Term

 

In any adversary judicial proceeding that may result in punishment by confinement, the attorney representing the state (ADA) may not:

 

Definition

Initiate or Encourage to waive their right to a lawyer.

 

Communicate with a def. who has requested counsel, unless the court has denied the request and subsequently the defendant.

 

Term
What are the duties and powers of Peace Officers?
Definition

It is the duty of every peace officer to preserve the peace within the officers jurisdiction using lawful means.

 

Officers shall, Interfere without warrant to prevent or supress crime; execute all lawful processes issued to the officer by any majistrate or court;

give notice to some magistrate of all offenses committed within the officer's jurisdiction, where the officer has good reason to believe there has been a violation of the penal law; and           arrest offenders without warrant in every case where the officer is authorized by law, in order that they may be taken before the proper magistrate or court and be tried.

 

Term
When were the Code of Criminal Procedures Created?
Definition
January 1, 1966
Term
Generally, A search warrant may NOT be issued for items located in an office of a ___________
Definition
Journalist
Term
Before an officer may take any property after a Search Warrant, he SHALL
Definition
Make a Written Inventory Legibly endorse his name on the Inventory Present a Copy of the inventory to the owner or person in possession of the property. If nobody home leave copy of warrant and inventory at searched location.
Term

Which offenses have no time limit for the Statute of limitations?

 

Definition
Murder (Dead bodies); Sex with a child (Agg or not); Sex with adult with dna evidence.
Term
What do you do in all all family violence cases?
Definition

Must make a report and issue blue form.

 

 

including, but not limited to:
SUSPECT’S AND VICTIM’S NAMES;
INCIDENT DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION;
ANY VISIBLE OR REPORTED INJURIES; AND
DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT AND DISPOSITION STATEMENT

 

Term
Can a Peace Officer be held liable Criminally or Civilly if you help a family violence victim take property wrongfully?
Definition
NO
Term
Is the DA a conservator of the peace?
Definition
NO
Term
What is the statute of limitations on murder?
Definition
No Time Limit
Term
When is an Affidavit a public record and who is it kept by.
Definition
Once Executed and kept by the District Clerk.
Term
What force may you use if there is a riot?
Definition
Reasonable or Necessary Force
Term
What must a warrant contain to be sufficient?
Definition
Run in the name of " The State of Texas"
Identifies items to be seized
Describes the person place or thing to be searched
Commands a peace officer of county to search person place or thing.
*** Dated and Signed by the Magistrate**
Term
Incohate Crimes ( Conspiracy, Solicitation, Attempt) Have what Statute of Limitations?
Definition
Same Limitations as Underlying Offense
Term
A written order issued by a magistrate and directed to a peace officer commanding him to search for property or to search for and photograph a child
Definition
Search Warrant
Term
Which search warrant allows for 15 days of time allowed to execute.
Definition
Search Warrants issued for seize specimens from SPECIFIC person to analyze for DNA including blood and saliva.
Term
The Duty of the District Attorney is Not to Convict, but to ___________
Definition
See that Justice is Done
Term
No Search Warrant Shall Issue UNLESS ___________ are presented to the Magistrate and ____________ Exists
Definition
Sufficient Facts and Probable Cause

-Sufficient Facts Must be in Affidavit
-Reasonable Suspicion is not enough
Term
What is Jurisdiction?
Definition
The Courts ability to hear a case
Term
When may the defendant waive a jury trial and when can they not?
Definition

The Defendant may waive a jury in any Criminal Prosecution other than a capitol felony case where the state is seeking the Death Penalty



 

Waiver Must Be:
In person by the Def.
In writing
In open court
With consent and approval of court entered in the record, AND
With consent and approval of DA in writing filed with court papers prior to plea

 

Term
What offenses have a statute of limitations of 10 years?
Definition
Theft by Public Servant; Forgery; Injury to Elderly; Sex Assault (NO DNA); Arson
Term
What is Statute of Limitations?
Definition
Time for DA to bring charges
Term
When can a judge seal a search warrant affidavit.
Definition
To protect the safety of a victim ,witness, or CI, or if you believe evidence will be destroyed; OR if affidavit contains info obtained from an active court ordered wire-tap.
Term

True or False

 

A Defendant may Voluntarily and Intelligently waive in writing his/her right to counsel?

Definition
True
Term
A Search Warrant shall be Executed _______ and within ________ days.
Definition
Without Delay; 3 (Three)
Term

 

·         A peace officer has to report to his agency the ____and ____ of any person detained in a motor vehicle stop (and you can’t be held liable for giving such information over)

 

Definition
gender and race
Term

 

·         A peace officer may arrest or detain an individual solely based on _____________________.

 

Definition
their behavior or information identifying them with a crime.
Term

 

In any adversary judicial proceeding that may result in punishment by confinement, the court may not:

 

Definition

 

(1) Direct or encourage the def. to speak with the ADA until the court advises the def. of the right to counsel and the procedure for requesting appointed counsel and the defendant has been given reasonable opportunity to request appointed counsel OR
(2) If the def. has requested appointed counsel and the court has denied the request and subsequent to the denial the def. has been given a reasonable opportunity to hire or waives or has waived the opportunity to retain private counsel.

 

Term
What is a dating relationship?
Definition

 

Dating Relationship: a relationship between two individuals who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.  Factors to consider are:
Length of the relationship
Nature of the relationship; and
Frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved

 

Term
Is a Jury Trial Required for a Felony Offense?
Definition

 

Felony Convictions require verdict of a jury duly rendered and recorded UNLESS
Def. enters his plea, waiving his right to jury trial in writing, AND
State (ADA) must introduce evidence into the record showing the def.’s guilt, which must be accepted by the court as the basis for its judgment and in no event shall a person charged be convicted upon his plea without sufficient evidence to support it.

 

Term
Who are considered Family Members?
Definition

 

Individuals related  by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage)
Former spouses
Parents of the same child
Foster parent and foster child
Adopted child and parents

 

Term
What is double jeopardy?
Definition

 

·         If a D is found not guilty, he can’t be tried again (unless there is a jurisdictional issue and the court that heard the original case did not have jurisdiction – murder example)

 

Term
If indigent person is entitled and requests counsel, within how many days should a counsel be appointed?
Definition
As soon as possible but no more than the 3rd day after the date of request.
Term
A written order from a magistrate directed to a peace officer or some other person specifically named commanding him to take the body of the person accudsed of an offense to be dealt with according to the law.
Definition
Warrant of Arrest
Term
Define Affidavit
Definition
A written declaration under oath
Term
The Affidavit made before the magistrate or county attorney is called a "_______" if it charges the commission of an offense.
Definition
Complaint
Term
Requisites of a Complaint
Definition

1. Name of the Accused

2. Show the the accused has commited some offense against the laws of the State

3. State the time and place of the commission of the offense

4. Must be signed by the affiant

Term

True or False

 

Requiring a Polygraph Examination of a Complainant is Prohibited.

Definition
True
Term
A "_________" is an order signed by the proper magistrate directing a sheriff to receive and place in jail the person so commited.
Definition
Commitment
Term
What requisites are in a Commitment?
Definition

1. Run in the name of " The State of Texas"

2. Adressed to the Sheriff

3. Stain in Plain Language the Offense, and Name of Defendant or Description

 4. Court and Time

5. Amount of bail

6. No safe jail in the proper county

Term
What is an "Information"
Definition
A written statement filed and presented in behalf of the state by the disrict or county attorney charging the defendant with an offense which may by law be so prosecuted.
Term
Define Capias
Definition

A writ issued by a judge of the court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial or by a clerk at the direction of the judge.

 

Directed "To any peace officer of the State of Texas'

Term
What is a Subpoena
Definition

A summons to court to testify

 

-before a court in a criminal action at a specified term of the court or on a specified day.

Term
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Definition
Subpoena of any instrument of writing or other thing desired as evidence from a witness.
Term
Consequences of Refusing to obey a Subpoena?
Definition

May be fined at the discretion of the court

 

-Not exceeding 500 in felony case and not exceeding 100 in misdemeanor

Term
An "______" is a writ issued by a clerk, judge or foreman and commands peace officer to bring witness to court and testify.
Definition
Attachment
Term
When is an Attachment Issued
Definition
When a witness fails to appear, and attachment issued forthwith for such witness.
Term
Define Bail
Definition
A security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him
Term
What are the requisites of bail bond?
Definition

1. Payable to " The State of Texas"

2.Defendant and his surities bind themselves; Defendant will appear to answer the accusation.

3. Wether D is Charged with M or F

4. Signed by Principal and Sureties, Include adress

5. State time and Place where accused binds himself to appear

6. Conditioned that principal and sureties will pay all necessary and reasonable expenses in rearresting the principal

Term

Rules for fixing the amount of bail

 

 

Definition

1. Regulated by court, judge or magistrate

2.Sufficiently High for Compliance

3.Not to be used as an instrument of oppression

4. Nature and Circumstances of Offense

5. Ability to Make Bail

6. Future Safety of Victim

Term
Who may take bail in a Misdemeanor?
Definition
The Sheriff, or other peace officer.
Term
Who may take bail in a felony?
Definition

The sheriff, or other peace officer. Not Municipal Police unless authorized.

 

Term
Who may issue a Magistrates Order for Emergency Protection (MOEP)
Definition

Issued at request of victim, guardian, Peace Officer or D.A

 

Shall be issued if offense involves Serious Bodily Injury or a Deadly Weapon.

Term
Autopsy
Definition

Post Mortem Examination of the body of a person, including X-Rays and an examinations of the internal organs and structures after dissection

 

Used to determine Cause of Death

Term
Investigation into the cause and circumstances of the death of a personn and a determination made as to whether the death was cause by an unlawful act or omission
Definition
Inquest
Term
A formal courth hearing held to determine whether the death of a person was caused by an unlawful act or ommision, if it was to obtain evidence to form the basis of a criminal prosecution
Definition
Inquest Hearing
Term
Institution
Definition
Any Place where health care services are rendered.
Term
A practicing doctor of medicine licensed by Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Definition
Physician
Term
A justice of the peace shall conduct an inquest if...
Definition

1. The person dies in prison or jail

2. UnNatural Death

3. Body or body parts found

4.Suicide

5. Not being Attended by Physician

6.Physician not able to certify death

7. Child younger than 6

Term
When may a police officer move a dead body?
Definition
Only under Exigent Circumstances or with authorization from a justice of the peace
Term
A justice of the peace shall conduct an inquest _______ or as soon as practicable after the justice receives notification of the death.
Definition
Immediately
Term
A peace officer who has been notified of the death of a person whose death requires an inquest shall immediately notify______________________________.
Definition
The justice of the peace who serves the precinct in which the body or body part was found.
Term
If no justice of the peace is available, person required to give notice shall notify the ________  _______.
Definition
County Judge
Term
If a person dies in custody, who does the sheriff or person in charge notify?
Definition
Justice of the peace.
Term
If a person dies in custody, Who investigates the death?
Definition
The directer of the law enforcement agency and files written report of the cause of death with Attorney General no later than 30 days after death.
Term
If a sex offender who is required to register intends to change adress, what actions must he take?
Definition
Shall no later than 7th day before change report in person to local LE anticipated move date, and notify new offials no later than 7 days after change.
Term
What is due course of law?
Definition
No citizen of this state shall be deprived of life, liberty, property, privelages or immunites or in a any manner disgranchised, except by the due course of the law of the land.
Term
Is a Justice of the peace a conservator?
Definition
No, not a municipal justice of the peace..
Term
If the defendant is accused of committing a crime of family violence, the defendant does not have to be released immediately, but may be held for up to __ hours after posting bond.
Definition
4 (Four)
Term
Accused Liberated
Definition
When the defendant has given the required bond, he shall at once be set at liberty.
Term
The security given by the accused that he or she will appear and answer the charge before the proper court is called?
Definition
Bail
Term
2. Which of the following persons is charged with the responsibility to conduct an inquest of an alleged suicide that occurred at a private residence?
Definition
The Justice of the Peace
Term
Which persons may not accept bail in a felony case?
Definition
A municipal police officer
Term
An inquest of a deceased person need not be held if the person
Definition
Dies while attended by a physician and cause of death is known
Term
A commitment is a court order
Definition
To place an accused in jail
Term
The amount of bail an accused is required to post depends on
Definition
The nature of the offense; the circumstances of the offense; and the ability to make bail
Term
The Effect of a capias is the same as that of
Definition
an arrest warrant
Term
Who is responsible to conduct inquests in criminal homicide cases?
Definition
Justice of the Peace
Term
An investigation into the cause and circumstances of death of a person with a determination as to whether the death was caused by an unlawful act or omission is called
Definition
An Inquest
Term
Who may take bail in a misd. Case
Definition
Any Peace Officer
Term
In a county that does not have a medical examiner’s officer or that is not part of a medical examiner’s district, who is charged with the responsibility to conduct investigation of the cause of death when the cause is not readily known or ascertainable by a medical doctor?
Definition
The Justice of the Peace
Term
A person who is charged in a death and arrested under a warrant of the justice of the peace?
Definition
May not be removed from the officers custody on authority of a warrant from another magistrate
Term
In accordance with CCP 49.18, who is responsible for conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death of a person while confined in a penal institution or while in custody of a peace officer?
Definition
1. Person in charge of the institution
2. Sheriff
3. Director of the LE agency of which the officer is a member
Term
A person commits suicide. Who is charged under law to investigate the inquest when the incident occurred at a private residence?
Definition
Justice of Peace
Term
Which court order directs a peace officer to appear in court as a witness?
Definition
Subpoena
Term
Which court orders does a clerk of the court sign?
Definition
Capias
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