L 16 Graded A+
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To qualify as a crime, an act must ️ Must be defined as illegal, if it was committed with intent, and
must do harm to other individuals and society.
If the government se...
L 16 Graded A+
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To qualify as a crime, an act must ✔️ Must be defined as illegal, if it was committed with intent, and
must do harm to other individuals and society.
If the government sets out to deprive a person of life, liberty, or property, it must do so in a fair and
legal way. This is called ✔️ Procedural due process.
If a witness tells the police that she saw a man stealing a car, her statement is considered ✔️ Direct
evidence.
Which of the following searches would be considered reasonable for the police to conduct without a
search warrant? ✔️ Stopping motorists at roadblocks to search for drunk drivers.
What happens if the police obtain evidence illegally? ✔️ That evidence will be excluded from
consideration during a trial.
, To obtain a search warrant, law enforcement officials must ✔️ Present evidence of probable cause to a
judge.
What is the purpose of the Miranda warnings? ✔️ To present suspects' constitutional rights.
How long can a suspect be held in custody before his or her first court appearance? ✔️ 48 hours.
What does a grand jury do? ✔️ It weighs evidence and determines whether a trial is warranted.
Which kind of cases begin with a preliminary hearing or a grand jury? ✔️ Felony cases.
Before a trial, what process do the lawyers and judge use to determine whether there is a reason to
reject any potential jurors? ✔️ Voir dire.
What happens after a jury acquits a defendant? ✔️ The defendant is free to go, and the case is over.
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