Criminal Justice Notes

A formal charge against a person accused of a crime

• warrant
• probable cause
• warrant
• indictment

Agreeing to plead guilty for a lesser charge or lighter sentence

• indictment
• plea bargain
• arraignment
• parole

A good reason to believe that a suspect has been involved in a crime

• bail
• probable cause
• warrant
• parole

The criminal justice system consist of

• Law enforcement (police)
• Courts and corrections
• Prosecutors and defense attorneys
• All the above

Officers who conduct a random traffic stop and do not have probable cause can search the vehicle without a warrant.

• True
• False

A reasonable belief that a crime has occurred or that evidence may be present?

• Pro cause
• Probable cause
• Justifiable cause
• Cause and effect

What must police show before a judge will issue a search warrant?

• due process
• probable cause
• exclusions
• substantial cause

All of the following are guaranteed by the 4th amendment EXCEPT

• right to be safe from unreasonable searches & seizures
• requires police to respect private homes
• police may not stop & frisk you in public
• police cannot search a home without a search warrant

According to to the 4th Amendment, police cannot search you or your stuff....

• without a warrant
• without probable cause
• unreasonably
• with a warrant 

If the police decide to "bug" your house, they need:

• probable cause
•  a search warrant
• reasonable suspicion
• no reason