Legal Terminology Flashcards

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Amendment

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Legal ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Arrest

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Taking a person into custody.

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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

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The burden of proof in a criminal trial, usually meaning the defendant is almost certainly guilty.

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Bill of Rights

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The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Chain of Custody

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Documentation that shows the handling of evidence from collection to presentation in court to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with.

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Contraband

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Items that are illegal to possess.

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Corrections

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Various community and institutional programs and services used to manage criminal offenders.

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Consent Search

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A search conducted with voluntary permission from the person in control of the property.

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Curtilage

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The area surrounding a home, including property, garages, and outbuildings.

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Detain

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To hold a person temporarily for questioning or investigation without necessarily making an arrest.