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BLOCK 1 ANS - Introduction to Criminal Law, Courts, Crimes, & Courtroom Procedures, First
Amendment, Basic Patrol Operations, Child Abuse, Traffic Law, Strategies of Arrest, Mental Illness,
Sexual Assault, and OC Spray Utilization.
Articles of the Constitution ANS - Article I - The Legislative Branch. The principal mission of the
legislative body is to make laws.
Article II - The Executive Branch.
Article III - The Judicial Branch.
Article IV - Relationship between the States
Article V - Congress and States can amend Constitution.
Article VI - Laws of USA. Supreme Law of the Land
Article VII - 9/13 states needed to ratify
What is the yearly term of the Supreme Court? ANS - Begins first Monday of October. Last opinions
issued late June or early July
Common Law vs. Statutory Law ANS - Common Law - Court decisions
Statutory Law - Legislatively created laws
,Case Law/Common Law ANS - The body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues
before them.
Binding Case Law ANS - Mandatory for a court to follow. All U.S. Supreme Court Decisions are binding
for all Federal and State Courts.
Persuasive Case Law ANS - Only entitled to careful respect and consideration
SC Supreme Court and SC Court of Appeals decisions ANS - Are binding on all lower courts.
Summary Court Judge Decisions ANS - Decisions made by one Summary Court Judge are not binding on
one another.
Supreme Court Published vs. Unpublished Decisions ANS - Only published opinions can serve as
precedent.
Unpublished opinions are only binding to the parties in which the particular case is issued for.
Sources of legal information in SC Law ANS - SC Code of Laws Annotated
Opinions of the SC Supreme Court and SC Supreme Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
When was the Bill of Rights Proposed? ANS - September 25, 1789
When was the Bill of Rights Ratified? ANS - December 15, 1791
,When and Where was the US Constitution Started? ANS - May 25th, 1787 Independence Hall
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
When was the Constitution signed? ANS - September 17, 1787
When was the Constitution Ratified? ANS - June 21, 1788
When was the US Congress started? ANS - March 4th 1789 the Confederation Congress became the
Congressional Congress.
Fourth Amendment ANS - SEARCH and SEIZURE - The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly
describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Abuse Registries ANS - DSS Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect. Perpetrators of child abuse/neglect
entered into the system by court order. DSS Maintains the system.
Sex Offender Registry - Maintained by SC and SLED. Done through NCIC
SC Section 56-1-10 defines Highway as? ANS - Highway means the entire width between the boundary
line of every way publicly maintained when any part is open to the use of the public for vehicular travel.
SC Section 56-5-460 defines Roadway as? ANS - That portion of a highway improved, designed or
ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder or berm
Protected Speech Cases for First Amendment towards LEO's ANS - State vs Perkins - 1991 - Raised his
voice at officers.
Houston Vs Hill - 1987 - The 1st Amendment protects a significant amount of criticism and challenges
directed and LEO's
, State vs Bailey - 2006 - No fighting words used.
What are the three elements of successful arrest planning? ANS - SSS
Speed - Once decision to arrest is made, move as quickly but safely as needed to maintain surprise.
Surprise - Never telegraph intentions. If probable cause exists for an arrest, than arrest.
Safety / Survival - Seek tactical advantages while putting suspect at a disadvantage.
Contact Officer ANS - The primary officer on a call. Handles all communication, handcuffing, and
searches. First officer to approach.
Cover Officer ANS - Protects Contact Officer by establishing a force presence. Covers the threat.
Discourages Escape attempts. Cover officer addresses CASE.
What are the Three Stages of an Arrest? ANS - APC
Approach, Position, Control
Three Stages of an Arrest - Approach ANS - Search for the suspect en-route. Use cover and
concealment. Make a visual search of suspect for weapons and body language.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Position ANS - Reactionary Gap & Triangulation. Use Cover and
Concealment. Place suspect in a disadvantageous position.
Three Stages of an Arrest - Control ANS - Attitude is everything! Challenge first. This takes the initiative
away from the suspect. Give clear and concise commands. Be confident and forceful, but not overly
aggressive or a hotdog. Avoid the use of slang terms, profanity, sexist or racist comments.
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