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32 Cards in this Set
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What are the fundamental attitudes and skills for responding effectively with people ( constituents/ customers/citizens) |
•increase confidence and cooperation with LE • minimize complaints/ civil suits •protect officers(physically/mentally) •enhance professionalism |
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A victim is defined as |
an individual who suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as the result of the commission of a crime |
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Misdemeanor crimes( assault and trespass) |
Appear before a magistrate Victims must have a sworn testimony |
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Felonies |
law enforcement and DA can issue warrants Has to be a true bill of indictment |
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Civil cases |
Clerk of court - magistrate court |
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After one has been arrested the process goes as follows |
Magistrate, 1st appearance( district court) PC hearing( prosecution might op out) Grand jury( usually has 20-25 reduced down to 18-- must have 12 of 18 to indict someone ) The arraignment- superior court( guilty or not guilty) Pre-trial Discovery Pre trail ( then the motions and hearings) The trial |
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The trial process is as follows |
Selection of jury Opening statement The prosecution The defense States rebuttal Closing statements Instruction to jury Jury deliberations Verdict Sentencing The appeal |
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Misdemeanor trial |
District court |
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Felonies trial |
Superior court Where records of the case Are 1st being kept |
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VWA funds can be paid to cover financial losses for |
Funeral, medical expense, and lost wages |
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What cannot be reimbursed by VWA |
PAIN AND SUFFERING but it can be sought in civil court |
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_____ ______ is not the most effective means of communicating with deaf. The most effective means is through an _____ ______ |
Lip reading, ASL interpreter |
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Alzheimer's disease is a |
Progressive disease and is not a normal part I the aging process |
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When the LEO arrest someone they must |
Be taken before the magistrate or judicial official to set bail. Which is the right via 8th amendment |
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To be eligible for VWA funds the victim must |
Report the crime within 72 hours |
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Criminals( on probation and in prison/jail) cannot |
APPLY For VWA funds |
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Victims can pursue |
civil, misdemeanor charges. However felony must be pursued by police And DA |
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Appellate courts, NC and US supreme courts are __________ their mission is to ____________________ |
Not triers of fact, consider errors in legal procedures |
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Dealing effectively with people is ____________ needed to be a good LEO. You don't need any ____________ |
The primary quality, degrees to possess this trait |
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Criteria for identifying bias/hate crimes are |
Motivation of the perp Absence of regular or typical motive victim perception of the incident Offensive symbols,words,or acts Date and time( corresponds w/ holiday?) Common sense review ----group or individuals involved in the attack ----manner and means of the attack ----same area or same victim Statements of perp Would the act would have happened if they were of the same race, religion sex etc |
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NC victims compensation act can be filed by |
Victim Dependent of decreased victim Third person who provided benefit to the victim (aka friend and neighbor) Authorized person to act on behalf of a victim |
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Which court considers errors in legal procedures |
NC Supreme Court |
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Which two ways can a blind person gain independent mobility? |
Guide dog/ white cane |
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What else can the judge set at the first appearance |
The date for the prob cause hearing |
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What's the job of the prosecution |
Prove beyond reasonable doubt that the crime was committed and the defendant committed the crime |
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What's the job of the prosecution |
Prove beyond reasonable doubt that the crime was committed and the defendant committed the crime |
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A victims statement offered before sentencing is called |
Victim Impact Statement |
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In ideal conditions with good lighting only _______ % of the English language is visible on the lips |
30-40 |
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When a claim is investigated they are trying to determine that |
•Crime committed that resulted in a physical injury or death •Victims did not contribute to their injuries by contributory conduct •Victim was not participating in criminal activity •Crime reported in 72 hours •Victims cooperated with LE •all requirements met under the act |
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Alzheimer's symptoms |
•confusion •expression • inappropriate dress • forgetfulness •communication problems • delusions • wandering •shoplifting |
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A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their race, religion, disability, ethnicity/national origin, or sexual orientation |
Bias |
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Protect the confidentiality of the address, relocated victim of DM, sexual offense or stalking---- this is called |
Address Confidentiality program established by office of the attorney general |
