ACT 120: CLASS 20-01 CERT TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+

Power Power is derived from the constitutional authority of government Police Power The power of the police is a product of the police power of the state. Law of Arrest 1. Officer may arrest/ felony based upon prob cause 2. Officer may arrest/ misdemeanor when the offense is committed in officer's presence 3. Officer may arrest/ summary offense when committed in officer's presence Father of modern policing Sir Robert Peel Who holds Formal Investigative Power in the county/ Chief Law Enforcement Officer The District Attorney Tennessee v. Garner (1985) Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others. Graham v. Connor (1989) The Supreme Court ruled that excessive use of force claims must be evaluated under "objectively reasonable" standard of the 4th Amendment. Requires courts to consider the fact and circumstances surrounding an officer's use of force civil liability civil law deals with disputes between individuals, organizations in which compensation is awarded to the victim Criminal Law Criminal law is the body of law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offinses Tort A civil wrong doing Ethics Code of values for our behaviors based upon what is morally good or bad behavior Professionalism conduct, aims, qualities that characterize or mark a profession Important of Ethics Leo's/ government derive authority from the consent of the citizens Discretion (law enforcement) the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation, the quality of showing discretion/ good judgement. discretion should be based in sound reasoning Title 18: section 508 Use of Force Vicarious Liability Legal doctrine under which a party can be held liable for the wrongful actions of another party What is a juvenile delinquent? someone older than 10 which courts determined committed a delinquent act What 3 things does a juvenile delinquent need? Treatment, rehabilitation, supervision What is a minor? someone under the age of 18 that is not a juvenile delinquent Written allegation documents that initiates juvenile delinquent proceedings detention facility pre adjudication Placement facility post adjudication Juvenile masters 1. must be lawyers 2. appointed by courts to hear cases and advise judges of their findings Who does a written allegation get submitted to? Juvenile probation officer Informal Adjustment 1. offered before the petition is filed 2. within 6 months (plus 3 month continuance) How many hours can you have a Juvenile in secure holding? No longer than 6 hours Who do you call if you have a child in custody for more than 6 hours of detention? Childline How many hours does an juvenile have to have their informal hearing in? no later than 72 hours