From minor infractions to identity theft and murder, this program sorts out categories of crimes and their severity, and lets viewers know what takes place during an arrest and arraignment. With input from prosecutors, police officers, and other experts, the video also discusses some fairly common scenarios and their constitutional parameters. Can a student's locker be searched without permission? When is evidence found without a warrant admissible in court? Should a suspect-even one who is innocent-"plead the Fifth" if arrested? A Films for the Humanities & Sciences/MotionMasters Coproduction.
From minor infractions to identity theft and murder, this program sorts out categories of crimes and their severity, and lets viewers know what takes place during an arrest and arraignment. With input from prosecutors, police officers, and other experts, the video also discusses some fairly common scenarios and their constitutional parameters. Can a student's locker be searched without permission? When is evidence found without a warrant admissible in court? Should a suspect-even one who is innocent-"plead the Fifth" if arrested? A Films for the Humanities & Sciences/MotionMasters Coproduction.
General Note
Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 06, 2012.
Content Note
Introduction: Crime, Law, and Enforcement (1:23) -- Crime in the U.S. (1:54) -- Types of Crimes (5:30) -- Police Questioning and Interrogation (5:08) -- Police Search and Seizure (5:08) -- Probable Cause (2:59) -- Arrest Procedures (5:40) -- Arraignment (2:16) -- Due Process Summary (1:02) -- Credits: Crime, Law, and Enforcement: Due Process (1:04).