MCOLES Investigation Objectives, Top Questions & Answers, Rated A+

MCOLES Investigation Objectives, Top Questions & Answers, Rated A+ a lineup and how it relates to in court identification procedures - .. a person may lawfully use: - (1) whatever force the person honestly and reasonably believes is necessary for self-protection or to protect another person from danger; and (2) deadly force when the person honestly and reasonably believes oneself or another person is in imminent danger of being killed, seriously injured or forcibly sexually penetrated a sexual assault PPO may be issued if the petitioner had been - (1) subjected to a sexual assault by the respondent; (2) threatened with a sexual assault by the respondent; (3) placed in reasonable apprehension of a sexual assault by the respondent a sexual assault PPO may be issued if the respondent: - (1) had been convicted of committing a sexual assault against the petitioner, or (2) for furnishing obscene material to a minor petitioner a showup and how it relates to in-court identification procedures - .. Ability to compel speech, gestures, conduct - Court has found it proper when all participants in a line-up are required to make the same statements Common compelled statements include: Words uttered by suspect during crime or Where do you live, where do you work, what type of work do you do? actus rea - "Guilty Act" Adjudication - trial for juvenile trial is similar to adults, but disposition is placed rather than sentencing admission - a partial admission of guilt. A statement that embraces some element of a crime Advises person of constitutional rights by: - (1) reading rights to person, (2) asking person if he/she understands rights, and (3) explaining rights to person, if necessary affidavit - sworn written statement made before an authorized official Aggravated stalking is punishable as a felony by: - (1) imprisonment for not more than five years; and/or (2) a fine of not more than $10,000; (3) enhanced to a 10-year felony and a $15,000 fine if the victim is less than 18 years old at any time during the offender's course of conduct and the suspect is 5 or more years older than the victim; and (4) probation for any term of years, but not less than 5 years an officer's potential for civil liability - Three basic ways a police officer is sued: 1. For Intentional Torts 2. For Negligence 3. For Infringement of a Constitutional Right (1983 action) Analyze and Compare Incidents For Similarity of Modus Operandi (M.O.) - a. Evaluate records from local files and other agencies to determine if there are similarities in modus operandi (M.O.) of incidents. b. Record similarities found in modus operandi (M.O.) of incidents for distribution to other officers and agencies Animal Cruelty - Unlawful to: Fail to provide adequate care an animal Cruelly drive/work/beat an animal Abandon an animal Allow animal to suffer unnecessary pain Torture an animal Kill without just cause an animal apprehension and taking into custody - "arrest" A police officer can apprehend a juvenile without a court order: If the child is subject to a court order authorizing apprehension, If the child is found violating a law or ordinance, If the child is at substantial risk of harm and removal is necessary to protect child, or If the child is violating a personal protection order (PPO) Armed Robbery - Same elements as robbery + use or threat with a weapon Arraignment - o First appearance of defendant after arrest o Defendant is advised of charges, an initial bond is set, and an attorney may be appointed *Must be held within 48 hours of arrest* arrest - An arrest is a detainment by physical force or a show of authority to which the suspect submits Arrest Persons Without a Warrant - Establishes probable cause that the crime was committed and the suspect committed the crime, as indicated by: (1) physical evidence; (2) witness or victim statements; and/or (3) personal observations (4) arrests of persons in a residence (EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES MUST EXIST) ARRESTS WITHOUT A WARRANT - Basic Crimes where a warrantless arrest can be made: A felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation committed in the officer's presence A felony not committed in the officers presence The officer has reasonable cause to believe a 93 day or greater misdemeanor was committed The officer receives positive information from an authoritative source that another officer or a court holds a warrant for the person's arrest Additionally, the officer can arrest if he has probable cause to believe that the person is: an escaped convict has violated a condition of parole, or has violated a condition of probation Arson - 1st Degree-The wilful or malicious burning of a Multi-unit building with at least one property a dwelling; or burning of any real property with fire causing injury; or burning of a mine 2nd Degree-The wilful or malicious burning