CJS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ernesto Miranda, Car Chase, Misdemeanor
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What"s the #1 predictor if police can solve a crime (walker) Rules crime officials have to follow to do their job. The taking of a person against his or her will for the purpose of criminal prosecution. Getting as much information as possible (cops) That"s when you know you"re under arrest. Paperwork you give to judge to actually get arrested. 2- the person you want to arrest likely committed that crime. Usually a higher team when its a high risk situation. Knock and announce rule when making an arrest (nypd open up!) Emergency (exigent) circumstances (when they won"t knock. Persons in harm or while committing crime. Police cannot enter a private home to make a warrantless arrest. Car chase and run inside your house they can come in. What can the police do after an arrest. Search the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. Can do a body search in the field.