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# Quick Reference

#### **Miranda Warnings**

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him/her present with you while you are being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning upon your request. You can decide to exercise these rights at any time and not answer any questions or make any statements."

"**Do you understand these rights as I have just read to you?**"

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#### **Distinctions Between Common Offenses**

**Impersonation of Police vs. Vehicle Flashing Lights & Sirens Law**

* **\[3] 42 Vehicle Flashing Colored Lights and Sirens Law**: Using flashing lights or sirens while driving (e.g., to avoid traffic or bypass traffic signals/signs).
* **\[1] 11 Impersonation of Police**: Using police lights, emblems, logos, insignias, or badges in an unlawful capacity, including attempting to or successfully pulling over another motorist.

**Resisting vs. Evading vs. Reckless Evading**

* **Resisting**: Fleeing or resisting while on foot.
* **Evading an Officer**: Fleeing in a vehicle without reckless driving.
* **Reckless Evading**: Fleeing in a vehicle with reckless driving (e.g., excessive speed, running signals, or endangering others).

**Theft and Related Offenses**

* **Theft**: Stealing property.
* **Robbery**: Stealing property with force or the threat of violence.
* **Burglary**: Stealing property while breaking and entering or trespassing.
* **Petty Theft**: Stealing property valued at less than $999.
* **Grand Theft**: Stealing property valued at $1,000 or more.
* **Government Grand Larceny**: Stealing $1,000 or more from the government.
* **Grand Theft Auto**: Stealing a vehicle.

**Assault and Battery Offenses**

* **Assault**: Attempting to physically harm someone but failing or touching someone without consent.
* **Aggravated Assault**: Attempting to harm someone with a weapon but failing.
* **Simple Battery**: Successfully touching or causing minor injury to someone.
* **Battery**: Successfully causing injury to someone.
* **Aggravated Battery**: Successfully causing injury with a weapon.
* **Attempted Murder**: Successfully causing injury with a deadly weapon and/or almost killing someone.

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#### **Key Procedural Reminders**

* **Chain of Custody**: Always document the transfer and handling of evidence.
* **Probable Cause**: Ensure you have sufficient facts to justify any search, seizure, or arrest.
* **Arrest Protocol**:
  * Inform the suspect of charges upon arrest.
  * Administer Miranda Warnings before questioning.

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#### **Quick Scenarios**

* **Scenario 1: Suspect Runs**
  * Suspect runs on foot → Resisting.
  * Suspect flees in a car → Evading an Officer.
  * Suspect flees recklessly in a car → Reckless Evading.
* **Scenario 2: Weapon Used in an Altercation**
  * See "Assault and Battery Offenses" section for definitions.
* **Scenario 3: Someone Takes Property**
  * See "Theft and Related Offenses" section for definitions.

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#### **Emergency Contact Numbers**

* **Police Headquarters**: \[Contact Info]
* **County Sheriff’s Office**: \[Contact Info]
* **Court Clerk**: \[Contact Info]


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