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The body upon which a crime has been committed |
Corpus |
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Unnatural sexual acts or unnatural sexual intercourse. Sodomy is included. |
Crime against nature |
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An order of the court to the one holding the prisoner to produce him in court so that the legality of the detention may be decided. |
Habeas Corpus |
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Kleptomania |
A compulsion to steal an object regardless of its value or use |
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A writ which issues out of a superior court, directed to any person, corporation or inferior court, requiring them to do some particular thing |
Mandamus |
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A writ, issued from a court, directing an officer to convey the person named therein, to jail or other place of confinement
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Mittimus |
A writ |
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Method of operation by criminals |
Modus Operandi |
Latin word |
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A declaration to a court, by the plaintiff, that he does not wish to further prosecute the case |
Nolle Prosequi |
Latin word |
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Pyromania |
Compulsion to set fires |
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Recidivist |
Repeater in crime. Repeat offender |
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The power of the court to hear and determine a matter |
Jurisdiction |
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A psychosis characterized by withdrawal from reality with highly variable accompanying effective, behavioral and intellectual disturbances. May be accompanied by delusions or hallucinations. |
Schizophrenia |
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An instrument in writing, ordering a person to perform some specific duty |
Writ |
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T or F Sobriety checkpoints are against the 4th amendment |
False |
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T or F Squib loads have a distinctive high pitched bang when fired |
True |
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T or F Squib loads have a distinctive high pitched bang when fired |
True |
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T or F 90% of arrests are warrantless |
True |
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What is an offensive weapon? |
Shotgun |
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What is an offensive weapon? |
Shotgun |
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What is a defensive weapon? |
Handgun and baton |
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What is it called when an adult tells a juvenile to steal? |
Contributing to Delinquency of a juvenile |
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What color? An officer should always be calm but alert |
Yellow |
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Main difference between felony and misdemeanor |
Punishment |
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Report writing sequence |
Initial Supplemental Concluding |
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Lividity |
Color of death |
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Spell arraignment |
Arraignment |
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Spell misdemeanor |
Misdemeanor |
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What case? Police may stop a person if they have a reasonable suspicion that the person has committed or is about to commit a crime, and may frisk the suspect for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion that the suspect is armed and dangerous, without violating the Fourth Amendment |
Terry v. Ohio |
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What case? Ordering a person out of a car on a traffic stop did not violate the 4th amendment |
Pennsylvania v. Mims |
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What case? Evidence seized illegal will be inadmissible even though crime has been committed. Exclusionary rule and fruits of the poisonous tree |
Mapp v. Ohio |
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What case? Judicial Review (1803) |
Marbury v. Madison |
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What case? Police take a suspect to the police station for the purpose of fingerprinting the individual when they do not have PC to make an arrest. |
Hayes v. Florida |
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T or F Subjects of an interrogation are witnesses and victims who are willing to provide police with information they possess about a matter under investigation |
False- witnesses and victims are interviewed not interrogated |
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T or F Simple Robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another form the person of another by the use of force or intimidation while armed with a firearm |
False- it is armed robbery |
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T or F Livor Mortis is the stiffening of muscles after death due to chemical changes in muscle fibers. |
False- Rigor Mortis is the stiffening of muscles. |
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is the discoloration of the skin due to the pooling of blood in the dependent parts of the body following death. |
Livor Mortis |
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What Amendment? Cruel and unusual punishment |
8th Amendment |
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T or F The state purpose of the Exclusionary Rule is to deter police misconduct. |
True |
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T or F Methamphetamine is classified as a depressant |
False- it’s a schedule II stimulant (upper) |
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Is the entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place of whatever nature publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular travel, including bridges, causeways, tunnels and ferries; synonymous with the word "street" |
Highway |
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A type of highway traffic signal, manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed. |
Traffic control signal |
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A type of highway traffic signal, manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed. |
Traffic control signal |
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All signs, signals, markings, and devices, not inconsistent with this Chapter, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. |
Traffic control device |
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The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, the the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. |
Intersection |
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That portion of the highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. |
Roadway |
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is the practice of getting sexual stimulation and satisfaction by rubbing against something, especially another person. |
Frottage |
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T or F The three mandatory elements of information necessary to book a suspect are her name, her offense and the date and time of arrest. |
True |
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T or F Criminal conspiracy and committing a felony are called "inchoate" offenses. |
False- inchoate is to attempt |
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is committed when the victim is incapable of resisting or is incapable of understanding the nature of the act by reason of stupor or other abnormal condition of the mind. |
Forcible rape |
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T or F An officer conducting a "frisk" may also "pat down" things (backpacks, purse or duffle bags) carried by the suspect. |
True |
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T or F A police officer's cultural background and physiological make-up are major influences in how he perceives people he come into contact with. |
True |
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T or F The "Bill of Rights" Consist of the first fourteen amendments to the U.S. Constitution . |
False |
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What schedule of drug is cocaine? |
Schedule II |
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T or F The three components of the criminal justice system are the police, courts and corrections. |
True |
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T or F An "unknown risk" stop is one in which an officer suspects the violence potential of the driver may be high. |
False- high risk stop |
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Upon arrival at a crime scene, responding officers must immediately ensure that the scene is |
Safe |
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T or F three methods of obtaining latent prints are chemicals, vapors and powders. |
True |
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T or F One of the methods that a “safecracker" type of burglar might use is to attack a sage through the dial. |
True |
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T or F A squib load causes a cartridge to give only a partial or muffled report when fired. |
True |
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T or F During the POST Qualification course of fire, 18 rounds are fired from the 25 yard line. |
False-12 rounds at 25 yds |
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T or F Two categories of burglars are "hide-out" and "smash and grab" burglars. |
True. |
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Types of fingerprints include? |
Arches and loops |
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Who where the first to use fingerprints? |
The Chinese |
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Which of the following relationships is covered under privileged communications?
A. Husband - Wife B. Clergy - Confessor C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above |
C- both of them |
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Example of when Miranda rights are not required? |
Threat to public safety |
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One individual strikes another with his fist causing a permanent and total loss of sight in one eye what should the aggressor be charged with? |
Second degree battery |
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What case? Warrantless searches of automobiles |
Carroll v. U.S |
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What are the elements of an arrest? |
Intent, authority, detention and knowledge |
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What case? Law enforcement officers are not entitled to absolute immunity, but only to qualified immunity from liability for damages after applying for, or executing a warrant |
Malley v. Briggs |
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What are the security locking devices? |
Deadbolt, padlock and mortise |
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Who is the father of modern policing? |
Sir Robert Peel |
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What case? Abandonment of the Aguilar-Spineli test and acceptance of the "totality of the circumstances" concept |
Illinois v. Gates |
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T of F Types of a crime scene include Grid-sector, Spiral, Line-strip |
True |
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What case? An officer may stop an individual on the street and frisks him without probable cause if the officer has a reasonable suspicion that the individual has, is, or is about to commit a crime |
Terry v. Ohio |
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The shooter has ______ seconds to complete the 25-yard stage of the POST Qualification course. |
60 seconds |
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Which of the following is a physical effect of Marijuana?
A. Altered depth perception B. Sense of euphoria C. Impairment of short term memory D. All of the Above |
D. All of the above |
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Probable cause is defined as being ________ certain. |
51% |
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When an 19 year old man has consensual sex with a 14 year old girl, he may be charged with |
Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile |
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The inter nation Association of Chiefs of Police assert that there should be at least ________ individuals in any lineup |
5 |
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What case: Uniformed officers conducted a traffic stop. They observe a nervous suspect behind a building, observing them closely. |
State v. Alvarez |
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What case: Police may only search the arrestees vehicle subsequent to his arrest, when it is reasonable that the arrestee could access a weapon or destroyed evidence of his arrest, contained within the vehicle |
Arizona v. Gant |
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What case: Placing a GPS device on a suspects vehicle and monitoring the device requires a search warrant. |
US v. Jones |
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What case: Police may conduct a warrantless search of a container located in a vehicle with probable cause that there is evidence in that container |
California v. Acevedo |
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1st metropolitan police |
New York City police department |
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2 types of law enforcement that replaced the watch system |
Sheriff and constable |
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3 first federal agencies |
Revenue cutter service Postal agency Treasury enforcement |
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Who is considered the father of modern law enforcement? |
Sir Robert peel |
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Goal of corrections? |
Rehabilitation |
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Goal of police? |
Crime prevention |
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1st 5 state police agencies in the US |
Texas rangers Pennsylvania Connecticut Washington West Virginia |
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5 grades of homicide |
1st degree 2nd degree Manslaughter Vehicular homicide Negligent homicide |
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_______ is a Latin word used to describe the deceased body of the offense that serves as objective proof |
Corpus delicti |
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What case: The Florida case that stands for the proposition that all parties formally charged in a criminal case have the right to counsel |
Gideon v. Wainwright |
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T or F Stare Decisis is also known as the principle of judicial precedent |
True |
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What is the concept which would allow a bank robber to be tried for the same robbery by both the Federal and State courts |
Dual sovereignty |
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In regards to the United States Supreme Court, the RULE OF FOUR means? |
That at least four justices must agree for the court to consider a case on its merits. |
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The chief of justice of the US Supreme Court is A) John Stevens B) Antonin Scalia C) John Roberts |
C |
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The US court of appeals based in New Orleans, that covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi is called the _____ circuit. |
5th |
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T or F The U.S magistrate have limited authority which includes the following: trying minor offenses where incarceration of one year or less, holding bail hearings, issuing warrants, and reviewing habeas corpus petitions? |
True |
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T or F Probable cause is less than the burden of proof necessary at a criminal trial |
True |
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T or F Preponderance of the evidence is the burden of proof in civil cases and in criminal cases? |
False: preponderance is the weight of evidence in civil cases not criminal. |
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When is homicide justified |
When committed in self defense |
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When is homicide justified |
When committed in self defense |
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What case: U.S Supreme Court held that the officer can seize non-weapons and contraband if it is immediately apparent that it is contraband however, in this case the officer proceeded to “squeeze, slide and manipulate it” to determine it was evidence |
Minnesota v. Dickerson |
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When is homicide justified |
When committed in self defense |
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What case: U.S Supreme Court held that the officer can seize non-weapons and contraband if it is immediately apparent that it is contraband however, in this case the officer proceeded to “squeeze, slide and manipulate it” to determine it was evidence |
Minnesota v. Dickerson |
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The intentional damaging of any property of another without the consent of the owner. Shall include the intentional damaging of a dwelling house, apartment or a structure used in while or in part as a home residence by a person who rents or leases. |
Simple criminal damage to property |
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The taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another by use of force or intimidation when the offender leads the victim to believe he is armed with a dangerous weapon |
1st degree robbery |
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Battery committed with a dangerous weapon |
Aggravated battery |
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What case: Warrantless inventory searches are allowed to secure an arrestees property from loss or damage and to protect the police from false claims. Because closed containers may hold items that need to be secured the police must be allowed to open them without a warrant. 2 requirements: Must follow standardized procedures Must be no bad faith |
Colorado v. Bertine |
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What case: Warrantless inventory searches are allowed to secure an arrestees property from loss or damage and to protect the police from false claims. Because closed containers may hold items that need to be secured the police must be allowed to open them without a warrant. 2 requirements: Must follow standardized procedures Must be no bad faith |
Colorado v. Bertine |
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The commission of anyone over the age of 17 of any lewd or lascivious act upon the person or in the presence of any child under the age of 17 where there is an age difference of 2 years or greater with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of either person by the use of force or violence, duress or psychological intimidation |
Molestation of a juvenile |
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The intentional taking or use of a motos vehicle which belongs to another either without the others consent, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices or representations but without any intention to deprive the other of the motor vehicle permanently |
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle |
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The taking of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury |
2nd degree robbery |
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Two factors to consider in using deadly force |
Reasonableness and necessity |
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Those who have not reached the age of 10 years are exempt from criminal responsibility is called? |
Infancy |
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What case: Confession by brutality and violence was invalid under due process clause of 14th amendment |
Brown v. Mississippi |
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What case: Confession by brutality and violence was invalid under due process clause of 14th amendment |
Brown v. Mississippi |
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Battery committed without the consent of the victim |
Simple Battery |
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What case: Confession by brutality and violence was invalid under due process clause of 14th amendment |
Brown v. Mississippi |
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Battery committed without the consent of the victim |
Simple Battery |
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An attempt to commit battery or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery is called |
Assault |
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What case: Confession by brutality and violence was invalid under due process clause of 14th amendment |
Brown v. Mississippi |
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Battery committed without the consent of the victim |
Simple Battery |
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An attempt to commit battery or the intentional placing of another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery is called |
Assault |
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A battery committed with a dangerous weapon when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury |
Aggravated second degree battery |
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