NCJ Number
67966
Date Published
Unknown
Length
32 pages
Annotation
BASIC INFORMATION REGARDING THE MEANING AND USE OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY, AND THE MEANING OF VALID AND INVALID DEFENSE AS APPLIED TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, ARE PRESENTED IN A SELF INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT FOR POLICE OFFICERS.
Abstract
THIS PUBLICATION, WHICH IS PART OF THE MARYLAND TRAFFIC COURSE GUIDE, IS INTENDED TO FAMILIARIZE STUDENTS WITH THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS IN TRAFFIC VIOLATION CASES. IT IS INTENDED TO ENABLE THEM TO DEFINE DOUBLE JEOPARDY, RECOGNIZE THE RELATIONSHIP OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, AND IDENTIFY VALID AND INVALID DEFENSES FOR THE SAME TYPE OF CASES. QUESTIONS FOR SELF-TESTING ON EACH ITEM ARE PROVIDED. KEYS (POSTTEST RESPONSE SHEETS) ARE APPENDED.