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Who has the primary investigative responsibility for violations of the California Penal Code?
Who has the primary investigative responsibility for violations of the California Penal Code?
Who is authorized to impose sanctions for infractions in a court of law?
Who is authorized to impose sanctions for infractions in a court of law?
What is a requirement to be a member of the jury?
What is a requirement to be a member of the jury?
Where are felony trials typically conducted?
Where are felony trials typically conducted?
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What is the term for the ability of a court to hear a case?
What is the term for the ability of a court to hear a case?
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What is the main role of the prosecutor in the justice system?
What is the main role of the prosecutor in the justice system?
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What is the term for the process of investigating and gathering information about a defendant's background and criminal history?
What is the term for the process of investigating and gathering information about a defendant's background and criminal history?
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Which amendment of the US Constitution grants defendants the right to legal counsel?
Which amendment of the US Constitution grants defendants the right to legal counsel?
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Study Notes
Victim and Witness
- A person who suffered a violation of their personal security rights is called a victim.
- A victim of a crime can be a witness, but a witness does not have to be a victim.
Investigative Responsibility
- The primary investigative responsibility for violations of the California Penal Code falls to local police.
Peace Officers
- All California peace officers are authorized by law and must meet training requirements set forth by POST (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training).
Legal Counsel
- City attorney, district attorney, US attorneys, and attorney generals are known as prosecutors.
- The 6th Amendment of the US Constitution grants defendants the right to legal counsel.
- An accused has the right to refuse counsel and represent themselves at a criminal trial.
Adversarial System of Justice
- Our current justice system is an adversarial system.
- The judge is an impartial referee who ensures both sides follow the rules, imposes sanctions for infractions, and decides contested issues and declares outcomes.
Court Jurisdiction
- A court's jurisdiction refers to its ability to hear a case.
- The five types of courts are Justice, Municipal, Superior, Appellate, and SCOTUS.
Jury Requirements
- One of the requirements to be a member of the jury is being a US Citizen.
Corrections Component
- The corrections component of the justice system is responsible for conducting the PSI (Pre-Sentence Investigation).
Trial Locations
- Felony trials are conducted in Superior Court.
Crime Reporting
- The three primary ways in which a crime comes to the attention of police are reported activities, observations, and informants.
Crime Elements
- For an act to be a crime, it must have Mens Rea (Intent) and Actus Reus (physical act).
Confessions and Admissions
- Confession and admission are not the same; confession requires details while admission isn't strong enough for a conviction.
Evidence Admissibility
- Physical evidence obtained in violation of the 4th Amendment is inadmissible.
Lineups
- Once a suspect has been arrested, they can be forced to participate in an in-custody lineup at any time.
Lawful Arrest
- A lawful arrest is made when a person is handcuffed by a police officer, submitted to the custody of a police officer, or is told by a police officer that they are under arrest.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of California law enforcement, including victim rights and witness roles. It also touches on the primary investigative responsibilities for violations of the California Penal Code.
