LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CORRECTIONAL PROBATION
OFFICERS CHAPTER 2 STUDY QUESTIONS |GUARANTEED
PASS |LATEST VERSION 2026
Law A FORM of social control and a method of
encouraging people to behave in a certain way.
Serves to protect ownership and maintain order.
English Common Law Forms the basis for the American legal system and
represents the codification of a naturally
developed
set of rules governing society.
Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution.
The 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6, 8th Amendments are of
particular importance to law enforcement and
probation officers, as they concern issues of officer
liability.
First Amendment Freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and
religion.
Second Amendment The right to bear arms.
,Forth Amendment It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure and generally require a
warrant signed by an independent magistrate
( judge).
Florida and Federal case laws have held the
warrantless searches by probation officers under
certain circumstances.
Fifth Amendment Right to remain silent, freedom of double jeopardy,
or property w/o due process
Sixth Amendment The right to have information regarding the nature
of the charges, counsel, a speedy and public trial;
to confront witnesses; and to face an impartial
jury.
Eighth Amendment Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and
excessive bail or fines.
Due Process Clause Expands the application of the Bill of Rights to
state and local government in the 14th Amendment.
"No state shall make or enforce any law which
shall abridge the privileges and immunities of
citizens of the United States; nor shall any state
deprive any
person of life, liberty, or property, without due
process of law; nor deny to any person within
its jurisdiction of the equal protection of the
laws."
Due Process Require states to provide equal treatment and
protection of the laws.
Two Main Components of 1. Substantive Due Process
Due Process 2.Procedural Due Process
, Substantive Due Process Fair and consistent ENFORECEMENT of the law
Procedural Due Process The STEPS that protects an individual's rights
DURING A CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS.
Keeping Current with the Law The rules under which officers operate are
constantly changing based upon revisions in
statues and the case law interpreting those statues.
Several Forms of Law that 1. Statutory Law
Governs the way we live 2.Criminal Laws
3.Civil Laws
4.Administrative Laws (Regulatory Laws)
Statutory Law Written and enacted by congress, state
legislatures, or local governing authorities, in
response to a perceived need. It includes Criminal,
civil, and administrative law.
Criminal Laws Clearly describe the unacceptable behavior and
set a punishment.
"Differs from civil law, where emphasis is on dispute
resolution and victim compensation rather than on
punishment."
[ ANYTHING PUNISHABLE ]
Civil Laws Pertains to legal action a person takes to resolve a
private dispute with another person.
[SUING SOMEONE]
OFFICERS CHAPTER 2 STUDY QUESTIONS |GUARANTEED
PASS |LATEST VERSION 2026
Law A FORM of social control and a method of
encouraging people to behave in a certain way.
Serves to protect ownership and maintain order.
English Common Law Forms the basis for the American legal system and
represents the codification of a naturally
developed
set of rules governing society.
Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution.
The 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6, 8th Amendments are of
particular importance to law enforcement and
probation officers, as they concern issues of officer
liability.
First Amendment Freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and
religion.
Second Amendment The right to bear arms.
,Forth Amendment It protects people against unfair searches of their
homes; search and seizure and generally require a
warrant signed by an independent magistrate
( judge).
Florida and Federal case laws have held the
warrantless searches by probation officers under
certain circumstances.
Fifth Amendment Right to remain silent, freedom of double jeopardy,
or property w/o due process
Sixth Amendment The right to have information regarding the nature
of the charges, counsel, a speedy and public trial;
to confront witnesses; and to face an impartial
jury.
Eighth Amendment Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and
excessive bail or fines.
Due Process Clause Expands the application of the Bill of Rights to
state and local government in the 14th Amendment.
"No state shall make or enforce any law which
shall abridge the privileges and immunities of
citizens of the United States; nor shall any state
deprive any
person of life, liberty, or property, without due
process of law; nor deny to any person within
its jurisdiction of the equal protection of the
laws."
Due Process Require states to provide equal treatment and
protection of the laws.
Two Main Components of 1. Substantive Due Process
Due Process 2.Procedural Due Process
, Substantive Due Process Fair and consistent ENFORECEMENT of the law
Procedural Due Process The STEPS that protects an individual's rights
DURING A CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS.
Keeping Current with the Law The rules under which officers operate are
constantly changing based upon revisions in
statues and the case law interpreting those statues.
Several Forms of Law that 1. Statutory Law
Governs the way we live 2.Criminal Laws
3.Civil Laws
4.Administrative Laws (Regulatory Laws)
Statutory Law Written and enacted by congress, state
legislatures, or local governing authorities, in
response to a perceived need. It includes Criminal,
civil, and administrative law.
Criminal Laws Clearly describe the unacceptable behavior and
set a punishment.
"Differs from civil law, where emphasis is on dispute
resolution and victim compensation rather than on
punishment."
[ ANYTHING PUNISHABLE ]
Civil Laws Pertains to legal action a person takes to resolve a
private dispute with another person.
[SUING SOMEONE]
