BLAW EXAM 3 KU LATEST
AMII CASTLE
indictment - ANSWERS-felony cases are commenced by a grand
jury_____________
information - ANSWERS-misdemeanor cases are commenced when the
government files a charge called an
_______________________________
grand jury - ANSWERS-determines if there is sufficient evidence to
warrant a trial.
intent - ANSWERS-Willfully or knowingly. an act committed
voluntarily and purposefully with specific intent. not because of a
mistake
nolo contendere - ANSWERS-"no contest", allows sentencing as if the
defendant pleaded guilty. avoids the cost of a trial and effect of pleading
guilty
Grand Jurys consist of how many people? - ANSWERS-23 but at least
16 must be present to hear evidence and vote. Majority rules
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, BLAW EXAM 3 KU LATEST
AMII CASTLE
Probable Cause - ANSWERS-the reasonable basis on which the grand
jury will decide on whether to send a case to trial. Or whether to issue a
warrant
5th amendment - ANSWERS-privilege against compulsory self-
incrimination and refuse to answer question
arraignment - ANSWERS-formal reading of criminal charges
4th amendment - ANSWERS-protects individuals and corporations from
unreasonable search and seizures by the government
unreasonable search and seizures - ANSWERS-violation of the 4th
amendment, occurs when a valid search warrant is not obtained or when
the stop of a valid warrant is exceeded.
search warrant - ANSWERS-must be obtained by the police officer prior
to a search of a person or property. Must have probable cause
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, BLAW EXAM 3 KU LATEST
AMII CASTLE
warrant exceptions - ANSWERS--search incident to arrest, Arresting
officers can search that person and the immediate surrounding evidence
-plain view doctrine
-consent
-exigent circumstances (if police think the evidence will be destroyed,
ex. phone data)
expectation of privacy - ANSWERS-the expectation that one will not be
observed by the state, provided by the 4th amendment
exculpatory evidence - ANSWERS-evidence that is helpful to the
defendants case. Government must hand it over.
miranda rights 5th amendment - ANSWERS-rights thats you are given
once in custody.
1.) right to remain silent
2.)Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
3.)If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
4.) do you understand?
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AMII CASTLE
indictment - ANSWERS-felony cases are commenced by a grand
jury_____________
information - ANSWERS-misdemeanor cases are commenced when the
government files a charge called an
_______________________________
grand jury - ANSWERS-determines if there is sufficient evidence to
warrant a trial.
intent - ANSWERS-Willfully or knowingly. an act committed
voluntarily and purposefully with specific intent. not because of a
mistake
nolo contendere - ANSWERS-"no contest", allows sentencing as if the
defendant pleaded guilty. avoids the cost of a trial and effect of pleading
guilty
Grand Jurys consist of how many people? - ANSWERS-23 but at least
16 must be present to hear evidence and vote. Majority rules
END OF
PAGE
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, BLAW EXAM 3 KU LATEST
AMII CASTLE
Probable Cause - ANSWERS-the reasonable basis on which the grand
jury will decide on whether to send a case to trial. Or whether to issue a
warrant
5th amendment - ANSWERS-privilege against compulsory self-
incrimination and refuse to answer question
arraignment - ANSWERS-formal reading of criminal charges
4th amendment - ANSWERS-protects individuals and corporations from
unreasonable search and seizures by the government
unreasonable search and seizures - ANSWERS-violation of the 4th
amendment, occurs when a valid search warrant is not obtained or when
the stop of a valid warrant is exceeded.
search warrant - ANSWERS-must be obtained by the police officer prior
to a search of a person or property. Must have probable cause
END OF
PAGE
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, BLAW EXAM 3 KU LATEST
AMII CASTLE
warrant exceptions - ANSWERS--search incident to arrest, Arresting
officers can search that person and the immediate surrounding evidence
-plain view doctrine
-consent
-exigent circumstances (if police think the evidence will be destroyed,
ex. phone data)
expectation of privacy - ANSWERS-the expectation that one will not be
observed by the state, provided by the 4th amendment
exculpatory evidence - ANSWERS-evidence that is helpful to the
defendants case. Government must hand it over.
miranda rights 5th amendment - ANSWERS-rights thats you are given
once in custody.
1.) right to remain silent
2.)Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
3.)If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
4.) do you understand?
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