"An examination of a man's house or other building or premises, or of his person, with a view to
the discovery of contraband or illicit or stolen property, or some evidence of guilt to be used in
the prosecution of a criminal action for some crime or offense with which he was charged; a
prying into hidden places for that which is concealed and it is not a search to observe that which
is open to view" is Black's Law definition of: correct answers Search
A commitment is a court order correct answers to place an accused in jail.
A subpoena that directs a person to appear as a witness and order the individual to produce items
of evidence in that person's custody is called a: correct answers subpoena duces tecum
An inquest of a deceased person need not be held if the person correct answers dies while
attended by a physician and cause of death is known
An investigation into the cause and circumstances of the death of a person with a determination
as to whether the death was caused by an unlawful act or omission is called: correct answers an
inquest
Appeals from county court are heard in the: correct answers Court of Appeals
Arrest warrants issued by a magistrate may be executed in any part of the state except correct
answers warrants issued by mayors of incorporated cities.
As an officer, you ask a person to assist you in making an arrest. What penal code offense, if any,
was committed if the person refuses your command? correct answers No criminal offense
Evidence seized unlawfully without a warrant by a peace officer is: correct answers inadmissible
in court
, Holding a person for a limited time, but who is not as yet answerable to a criminal offense, is the
definition of: correct answers temporary detention
In the Code of Criminal Procedure, which article deals with the peace officer's duty to prevent
injury? correct answers Article 6.06
Misdemeanor cases to be tried in justice court must be filed: correct answers in the precinct
where the offense occurred
The affidavit made before the magistrate or the district or court attorney charging the
commission of an offense is called a(n): correct answers Complaint
The amount of bail an accused is required to post depends on: correct answers All of the above
(the nature of offense, the circumstances of the offense, the ability to make bail)
The area generally considered to be that area of open space surrounding a dwelling that is not
immediately adjacent to the dwelling that it is considered part of the house, is the definition of:
correct answers Curtliage
The court that has first jurisdiction of a case is said to have __________ jurisdiction. correct
answers original
The effect of a capias is the same as that of: correct answers an arrest warrant
The level of proof for a criminal conviction is called: correct answers beyond a reasonable doubt
The phrase "against the peace and dignity of the state": correct answers Must appear on all writs
and processes