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Any person who a peace officer reasonably believes is involved with, or has committed
an offense. - Answer- Suspect
An investigative interview with an individual/ suspect who may or may not be involved
with a crime. - Answer- Interrogation
Locations for interrogations - Answer- 1. Private area - no foot traffic
2. No distractions
3. Secure area
4. Area unfamiliar with suspect
5. No obstacles between interviewer or suspect
6. Ability to record the interrogation
Custodial Interrogation - Answer- The questioning of a suspect after that person has
been taken into custody. In this situation, the suspect must be read his or her Miranda
rights before interrogation can begin.
· Avoid yes/ no questions
· Avoid leading questions
· Avoid rapid fire questions
· Use open ended questions - Answer- The Interrogation
False Confession - Answer- Admission of guilt by an innocent person
Types of False Confessions - Answer- 1. Voluntary
2. Compliant
3. Persuaded
Domestic Violence - Answer- Physical abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent,
interference with personal liberty or willful deprivation committed against a family or
household member.
Household or Family Member - Answer- · Spouses and former spouses
· Parents
· Children and stepchildren
· Person related by blood
· Persons related by present or prior marriage
· Persons who share or formerly shared a common dwelling
· Persons who have or allegedly have a child in common
, Dating Relationship is defined as - Answer- Neither a casual acquaintanceship nor
ordinary fraternization between two individuals in a business or social context shall not
be deemed to constitute a dating relationship.
Intimidation of a Dependent - Answer- Subjecting a person who is dependent because
of age, health, or disability to participate in or the witness: physical force against another
or physical confinement or restraint of another which constitutes physical abuse
regardless of whether the abused person is a family or household member.
Interfering with Personal Liberty - Answer- Committing or threatening physical abuse,
harassment, intimidation or willful deprivation so as to compel another to engage in
conduct from which she/ he has a right to abstain or to refrain from conduct in which
they have a right to engage.
Willful Deprivation - Answer- Denying an older adult medication, medical care, shelter,
food, a therapeutic device, or other physical assistance, and exposing that person to the
risk of physical, mental, or emotional harm—except when the older, competent adult
has expressed a desire to go without such care.
Order of Protection - Answer- An order issued by a judge that forbids a specific person
from having contact with a particular victim
Petitioner - Answer- Victim or Complainant
Respondent - Answer- Offender or Suspect
rules or requirements - Answer- Remedies
Burden of Proof = - Answer- Preponderance of The Evidence
1. Emergency- 14 to 21 days; sets a hearing
2. Interim- 30 days
3. Plenary- up to 2 years; after a hearing (Notice + Hearing)
4. Criminal Protective Order- can remain in effect for two years following the expiration
of the sentence. - Answer- Duration of an Order of Protection
Who can enforce an order? - Answer- Police Enforced (Criminal) vs. Court Enforced
(Civil)
Violation of an Order of Protection - Answer- If he or she knowingly commits an act
which was prohibited by a court or fails to commit an act which was ordered by a court.
-Offender must have been served with notice (or otherwise acquired knowledge of) of
the order before a violation may occur!