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    A wanted poster (or wanted sign) is a poster distributed to let the public know of a person whom authorities wish to apprehend. They generally include a picture of the person, either a photograph when one is available or of a facial composite image produced by the police.… See more

    The poster will usually include a description of the wanted person(s) and the crime(s) for which they are sought. There is typically… See more

    Wanted posters for particularly notorious fugitives frequently offer a bounty for the capture of the person, or for a person who can provide information leading to such capture.… See more

    Historically, some wanted posters offering a reward contained the phrase "dead or alive". Thus one would get a reward for either bringing the person or their corpse to the authorities. This could indicate that the person was an outlaw, and that it was permissible to kill … See more

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    Composite images for use in wanted posters can be created with various methods, including:
    E-FIT: Electronic Facial Identification Technique via … See more

    Wanted posters have been used by media sources to cast prominent figures as wild west criminals. Popular examples of this include the September… See more

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    Does establishing a motive help a criminal case?
    No, but establishing a motive can help the prosecution prove its case. Motive is often confused with " mens rea " (pronounced menz RAY-ah). Mens rea means "guilty mind" and refers to the defendant's culpability or intent to commit the criminal act. Motive is the term used to explain why a person committed a crime. Defend your rights.
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    What happens if you catch a wanted criminal on a poster?
    There is typically a set monetary reward offered to whoever catches the wanted criminal that is advertised on the poster. Wanted posters are commonly produced by a police department or other public government bureaus intended for public display such as on a physical bulletin board or in the lobby of a post office.
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    What is a wanted poster?
    An 1824 wanted poster issued by the Spanish Empire and offering a gold and silver bounty for the capture of pirate captain Roberto Cofresí. A wanted poster for escaped boys at Plainfield 's Indiana Boys School, 1917 The poster will usually include a description of the wanted person (s) and the crime (s) for which they are sought.
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    Why do fugitive posters offer a bounty?
    Wanted posters for particularly notorious fugitives frequently offer a bounty for the capture of the person, or for a person who can provide information leading to such capture. Bounties provided an incentive for citizens to aid law enforcement, either by providing information, or by catching the criminal themselves.
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  3. The role of motive in a criminal prosecution — and …

    WebAug 12, 2021 · If you’ve watched enough crime shows on television, you’ve probably heard the phrase “motive, means and opportunity” tossed around in fictional courtrooms a few times as if those are a trifecta of ingredients …

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