Colorado POST study cards 2025-S| Questions and verified answers| Latest

Colorado POST study cards 2025-S| Questions and verified answers| Latest Components of the criminal justice system law enforcement, courts/ judicial, corrections Major goals of the criminal justice system Guarantee due process and equal rights Burden of Proof (Criminal) beyond a reasonable doubt Burden of proof (Civil) preponderance of the evidence Role of a DA Represent victim and community- Pushes cases and charges Purpose of a preliminary hearing to determine the existence of probable cause 6th Amendment rights Right to.. Speedy Trial impartial jury to be advised of charges confront witnesses USC Section 1983 Federal lawsuit brought against an LEO while acting under color of authority - Civil case that allows damages to be paid out Miranda triggers and two important rights When someone is in custody AND being interrogated Remain silent and an attorney present When can a statement be suppressed in court When a suspect is questioned and in custody without being mirandized Leader sets a vision and guides team Manager Day-today- day organization and executing tasks CRS 16-03-103 (PG 298/ 299 in Blue book) LEO are allowed to stop anyone for reasonable suspicion, can ask for ID, and conduct a pat down (frisk) if safety issues are a concern Priorities of a Preliminary Investigation To gather evidence and secure the scene Identify witnesses/ victims Determine PC to launch a full investigation What is "Wellness" The determination and active pursuit of a healthy life style Duties of a Postal Inspector To handle mail fraud What is Culpable mental status 18-01-501 "Mens Rea" (guilty mind)- A suspect's state of mind during their act of committing a crime -Intentionally, or with intent, or knowingly, or willfully, or recklessly, or with criminal negligence Def. of Intentionally or with intent conscious objective is to cause the specific result prescribed by the statue defining the offense Def. of Knowingly or willingly General intent crimes aware that his conduct is of such nature or that such circumstances exist (when a result of his conduct is practically certain to cause the result) Def. of Recklessly Consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur or that a circumstance exists. Def. of a Voluntary Act Result of effort or determination, and includes the possession of property if the actor was aware of his physical possession or control thereof a sufficient period to have been able to terminate it Def. Criminal Negligence A gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise, he fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur or that a circumstance exists 4th Amdendement Prohibits unlawful search and seizure without Probable Cause Case Laws