Procedures in Justice System Flashcard

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What type of system does the U.S. justice system operate under?

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Adversarial system

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What are infractions considered in the category of crime?

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The least serious

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What does the State Code of Criminal Procedure regulate?

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Procedures in state courts

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What does the Plain View Doctrine allow?

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Seizure of illegal evidence visible to an officer

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What does the Exclusionary Rule prevent?

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Illegally obtained evidence from being used in court

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What is the role of the Secret Service?

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Investigating and curbing counterfeiting of U.S. currency

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What does a valid warrant require?

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Probable cause

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What did Escobedo v. Illinois establish?

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The right to counsel during police interrogation

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What is required for an officer to justify a stop during a detention?

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Reasonable suspicion

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What can confessions violating Miranda rights still be used for?

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To impeach a defendant's credibility