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The
laws of the criminal justice system are framed first and foremost by the
United States Constitution, the document that gives our government its
powers, limits those powers, and ensures our rights to life, liberty, and
property. While the system is designed to bring criminals to justice, it
must also meet the standards of due process set forth in the Constitution.
The criminal justice system, then, has two functions: protect the public
safety and maintain the public confidence. In this program, lawyers,
prosecutors, and judges explain the differences between misdemeanors,
felonies, the various degrees of crimes, and the elements of a crime.
Investigation procedures in the gathering of evidence and statements are
discussed. Legal experts and police officers clearly illustrate such
concepts as 5th Amendment rights, Miranda warnings, the "stop and frisk"
rule, search warrants, and the "knock and announce" rule. Probable cause and
arrest procedures are also demonstrated.
Copyright date: ©2001
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