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What statute allows citizens to use > 505
force?
What statute allows law enforcement > 508
to use force?
Statute of Limitations > Time you were made aware of charges
What are the four types of > Intentionally
culpability? > Knowingly
> Recklessly
> Negligently
What is not a defense of culpability? > Ignorance of the law
(304) > Voluntary intoxication/drugged
What is a defense for culpability? > Duress
> Insanity
> Guilty but mentally ill
> Involuntary intoxication
,What types of encounters does law > Mere encounter
enforcement have with the public? > Investigatory detention
> Custodial detention/arrest
What type of proof do you need for > Reasonable suspicion
an investigatory detention?
What type of proof do you need for > Probable Cause
a custodial detention?
What are the three components of > Law enforcement
the Criminal Justice System? > Courts
> Corrections
Level of Government > Local/municipal
> County
> State
> Federal
Courts (court system) > Local (minor courts)
> Court of common pleas (appeals from minor
cases)
> Commonwealth court (state court)
> Superior court
> Supreme court
> Federal court
Initial Appearance (preliminary > Defendant is brought before a judge to hear
arraignment) charges & a bail decision
Preliminary Hearing > show the court the prosecution has a "prima
facie" case (on the surface it warrants putting the
defendant through a prosecution & using the state's
resources to pursue the matter)
, Formal Arraignment > Defendant hears charges to be tried & enters
plea
> if plead guilty or solo contenders (no contest)
may have a hearing to determine penalty or may
go immediately to sentencing stage
> defendant may plea "not guilty" then the case
proceeds to next level
Common Pleas Court (criminal court) > Trial by jury
> Trials have two primary stages:
- presentation of prosecution
- presentation of defense, if defendant elects to do
so
Bail > A bond to insure the appearance of the
defendant in court if they are not to be held in
custody until trial
ROR ( released on recognizance) > Their word they will appear in court is their bond
PA is the only state in which the > No authority to indict
grand jury has what?
Pre-motion Trial > These motions may address the admissibility of
evidence, or venue changes
> In this stage the plea negotiations most likely will
take place or diversionary programs such as
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
What are the three eras of policing? > Political era
> Reform era
> Community era
Answers (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
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Terms in this set (164)
What statute allows citizens to use > 505
force?
What statute allows law enforcement > 508
to use force?
Statute of Limitations > Time you were made aware of charges
What are the four types of > Intentionally
culpability? > Knowingly
> Recklessly
> Negligently
What is not a defense of culpability? > Ignorance of the law
(304) > Voluntary intoxication/drugged
What is a defense for culpability? > Duress
> Insanity
> Guilty but mentally ill
> Involuntary intoxication
,What types of encounters does law > Mere encounter
enforcement have with the public? > Investigatory detention
> Custodial detention/arrest
What type of proof do you need for > Reasonable suspicion
an investigatory detention?
What type of proof do you need for > Probable Cause
a custodial detention?
What are the three components of > Law enforcement
the Criminal Justice System? > Courts
> Corrections
Level of Government > Local/municipal
> County
> State
> Federal
Courts (court system) > Local (minor courts)
> Court of common pleas (appeals from minor
cases)
> Commonwealth court (state court)
> Superior court
> Supreme court
> Federal court
Initial Appearance (preliminary > Defendant is brought before a judge to hear
arraignment) charges & a bail decision
Preliminary Hearing > show the court the prosecution has a "prima
facie" case (on the surface it warrants putting the
defendant through a prosecution & using the state's
resources to pursue the matter)
, Formal Arraignment > Defendant hears charges to be tried & enters
plea
> if plead guilty or solo contenders (no contest)
may have a hearing to determine penalty or may
go immediately to sentencing stage
> defendant may plea "not guilty" then the case
proceeds to next level
Common Pleas Court (criminal court) > Trial by jury
> Trials have two primary stages:
- presentation of prosecution
- presentation of defense, if defendant elects to do
so
Bail > A bond to insure the appearance of the
defendant in court if they are not to be held in
custody until trial
ROR ( released on recognizance) > Their word they will appear in court is their bond
PA is the only state in which the > No authority to indict
grand jury has what?
Pre-motion Trial > These motions may address the admissibility of
evidence, or venue changes
> In this stage the plea negotiations most likely will
take place or diversionary programs such as
Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
What are the three eras of policing? > Political era
> Reform era
> Community era
