Crimes Against Justice System, Search and Seizure, Use of Force, Criminal Law

Flashcards created for reviewing legal concepts related to crimes against the justice system, search and seizure laws, the use of force, and criminal law fundamentals.

Resisting an Officer (CPC 148(a)(1))

A crime categorized as a felony for resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer.

Obstructing an Executive Officer (CPC 69)

A felony crime involving obstruction of an executive officer's duties.

False Report of a Crime (CPC 148.5)

A misdemeanor involving knowingly making a false report to law enforcement.

Probable Cause

Having enough facts or information to provide a fair probability to justify a search or arrest.

Exclusionary Rule

A legal rule that prevents the use of evidence obtained in violation of a person's Fourth Amendment rights.

Warrantless Search

A search conducted without a warrant based on probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or exigent circumstances.

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

The legal standard determining if an individual's privacy should be protected from governmental intrusion.

Use of Force

A legal term relating to how much and what kind of force a peace officer may use in situations.

Graham v. Connor

A crucial case determining the standards for assessing the reasonableness of force used by police officers.

Deadly Force

Force likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, used only when necessary to prevent serious harm.

Miranda Warning

A warning that must be given to individuals in custody before interrogation to protect their rights.

Elements of a Crime

The basic facts that must be proven by the prosecution to sustain a conviction.

General Intent Crime

Crimes where intent is presumed and does not need to be explicitly proven.

Specific Intent Crime

Crimes that require proof of intent as part of the offense.

Aiding and Abetting

The act of assisting, supporting, or promoting the commission of a crime.

Justifiable Homicide by Public Officer (PC 196)

Circumstances under which a public officer's homicide could be considered justifiable.

Criminal Negligence

A negligent act that demonstrates a disregard for the safety of others and constitutes a crime.

Felony

A serious crime punishable by imprisonment in state prison or death.

Misdemeanor

A less serious crime punishable by fines or imprisonment in county jail.

Fourth Amendment

Part of the Bill of Rights that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Wobbler

A crime that can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor.

Temporary Detention

A police action stronger than a consensual encounter but not full custody.

Principal

A person involved in the commission of a felony or misdemeanor.

Accessory

A person who assists another knowing that they have committed a felony.

Consent Search

A search conducted with the voluntary consent of an individual.