Criminal Justice Process
Exploring the intricacies of the criminal justice system, this content delves into the arrest process, the role of arrest warrants, probable cause, investigative procedures, profiling, and safeguarding citizens' rights. Understand the significance of corroboration, reasonable suspicion, and stop-and-frisk actions in law enforcement. Learn how to protect citizens' rights and ensure due process within the legal framework.
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Arrest Occurs when a person suspected of a crime is taken into custody Arrests can happen two ways: Arrest Warrant Probable Cause
Arrest Warrant A court-ordered document authorizing the police to arrest an individual on a specific charge Based on an affidavit (or sworn statement) by a police officer or a victim
Probable Cause A reasonable belief, known personally or through reliable sources, that a specific person has committed a crime.
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What are some ways we can protect citizens? Corroboration
Reasonable suspicion? Evidence that justifies an officer stopping and questioning an individual believed to be involved in a criminal activity. Somewhere between a hunch and probable cause
Stop and Frisk A patdown or search of the outer clothing of someone whom the police believe is acting suspiciously
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