Criminal Justice Final

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The two main sources of criminal justice data in the United States are:

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Our definition of a crime is an act prohibited or an omission required by law.

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Which of the following is a trial in which the judge determines guilt or innocence?

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The four sources of criminal law discussed in class were constitutions, statutes, court decisions & administrative regulations.

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The model of criminal justice that assumes the various parts of the justice system work together by design to achieve a wider purpose of justice is called the:

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“ Facts and Circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or is about to be committed” is our definition of:

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Crime rates are a more reliable way to measure crime than raw numbers.

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A classification scheme used in the study and description of criminal behavior is known as a:

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The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Crime fighting strategies that have been scientifically tested and are based on social science research are known as:

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Bernie Madoff’s operation of a Ponzi Scheme is an example of?

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Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships.

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Most aggravated assaults are committed with:

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The U.S.A. has three levels of criminal justice; local, state & federal.

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Which major crime has the highest clearance rate

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The three types of damages in civil cases are actual, compensatory & punitive.

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The Latin term that demonstrates facts that show a crime has occurred is:

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15. Juridiction, vagueness, & repeal/amendment of a statute are examples of:

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15. The scientific study of the causes and prevention of crime and the rehabilitation and punishment of offenders is known as:

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Transnational organized crime is unlawful activity that is undertaken and supported by organized crime groups across state lines.

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Cookie Cutter is arrested by the police when she attempts to enter an empty, locked house by breaking open a window. She later confesses to having done so with the intent of stealing personal items from the house. Cookie is most likely to be charged with:

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“Mala in se” means “Wrong because the law says so”.

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The Crime Control Model emphasizes:

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The two main goals of due process are:

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The two main types of criminal law discussed in class were substantive and procedural criminal law.

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The only crime mentioned in the Constitution of the United States is:

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UCR Part I offenses are those crimes which have to occur first in order to charge people with more serious crimes.

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The latin term meaning “guilty mind” is:

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The three main categories of crime discussed in class were:

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Which part of the law specifies the methods to be used in enforcing substantive law?

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Crimes against the elderly, crimes against women, stalking & hate crimes fall under which of the following:

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The M’Naghten Rule is used to determine which of the following?

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Jurisprudence is part of the law that defines crimes and punishments.

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The insanity defense is used often and is usually successful.

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Ex Post Facto means

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What period of American history was NOT associated with an increase in crime?

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A common law and constitutional prohibition against a second trial for the same offense is known as double jeopardy.

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The primary purpose of tort law is to:

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The latin term that means the rule of precedent or judges following previous decisions is known as:

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A criminal offense punishable by death or incarceration in a prison facility for at least one year is known as a misdemeanor.

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Three main problems with early policing discussed in class were:

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In the 1900s, the criteria for selection of police officers discussed in class was:

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Which policing strategy emphasizes an increased capacity to deal with crimes that are not well controlled by traditional methods?

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Evidence of relevance to a criminal investigation that is NOT readily seen by the unaided eye is known as latent evidence.

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The special responsibility to adhere to moral duty and obligation that is inherent in police work is known as:

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College educated police officers are found to be more authoritarian the police officers without a college education.

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Effects of police stress can include: psychological problems, drug/alcohol abuse, family problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Which U.S. Supreme Court case discussed in class addressed the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule?

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The three tenets of community policing discussed in class were: using a problem solving approach, being service oriented, encouraging officers use of discretion

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Researchers have concluded that police subculture in the United States is unlikely to change:

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The two main divisions of authority in police agencies are line and staff operations.

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Jake and Mary are married and own their own home. The police come to the house and ask for permission to search the house for drugs. Jake gives his consent to the search, but Mary says no because she has hidden some drugs in the kitchen. The police come in and search, over Mary’s objection, since Jake said it was okay. They find Mary’s drugs. Which of the following is legally correct in the ensuing trial?

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Most due process requirements of relevance to the police pertain to which three major areas?

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The two cases discussed in class that related to the exclusionary rule were:

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Which US Supreme Court case has become the basis for stop and frisk?

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The legal definition of a “frisk” is “a patting down of the outer clothing of a suspect based upon reasonable suspicion, designed to locate contraband or criminal evidence while questioning a suspect

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A legal principle that excludes from introduction at trial any evidence later developed as a result of an illegal search or seizure is known as “fruit of the poisonous tree”

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A warrantless search of an arrested individual conducted to ensure the safety of the arresting officer is known as:

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The “New Police” were immediately popular with the citizens of London because now they knew they would be safe

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A form of police corruption involving the failure to perform a legal duty is known as:

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A form of police corruption involving the failure to perform a legal duty in a proper manner is known as

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A form of police corruption involving the commission of an illegal act is known as:

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Which of the following is one of the ways to prevent individual corruption discussed in class?

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The three main areas of the dangers of police work discussed in class were violence in the line of duty, risk of disease and infected evidence, stress and fatigue among police officers.

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The two primary sources of police stress discussed in class were the nature of police work and family problems.

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Which of the following is the collection and analysis of information to produce intelligence end product designed to inform police decision making at both the tactical and strategic levels?

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The main purpose of the Miranda warnings is to give crime suspects extra time to think about their situation and whether or not they want to confess

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In the context of the police use of force continuum, which is the first (lowest) of five levels?

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A particular set of values, beliefs, and acceptable forms of behavior with which the police profession strives to imbue new recruits is known as:

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The three police personality aspects discussed in class were:

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The branch of a police organization tasked with investigating charges of wrongdoing involving members of the department is known as:

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Most people take advantage of their rights to remain silent and have counsel present.

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The information gathering activity of police that involves direct questioning of suspects is:

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The case that requires advisement of rights due criminal suspects by the police before questioning begins is:

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The two elements required for Miranda warnings are 1.custodial 2.interrogation.

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The Mutual Pledge systems was a system of community self-responsibility that existed in Britain in the Middle Ages in which residents were held responsible for the conduct of their neighbors

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The opportunity of law enforcement officers to exercise choice in their duties is:

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The Kansas City Experiment was regarding:

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The military model is well suited for police work

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Span of control means how many suspects an individual police officer can manage at one time

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The United States dual court system is comprised of what two types of courts?

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An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is known as:

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Which of the following notifies witnesses that they are to appear in court to testify?

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Which of the following scenarios would most likely to be resolved in a community court?

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Nolo Contendere means “No plea at this time”

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The money or property pledged to the court or actually deposited with the court to effect the release of a person from legal custody is known as:

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The territory, subject matter, or people over which a court or other justice agency may exercise lawful authority, as determined by statue or constitution is known as:

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The person in the courtroom responsible for sentencing offenders is the?

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The person in court who argues in favor of a conviction is the?

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The person in court who tests the strength of prosecution’s case is the?

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A law intended to prevent the pretrial release of criminal defendants judged to represent a danger to others in the community is known as a:

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Which of the following terms refers to the issue of whether the defendant is actually responsible for the crime of which he/she stands accused?

Quiz am Criminal Justice Final, erstellt von Grace D am 12/12/2017.

Criminal Justice Final

The two main sources of criminal justice data in the United States are:

Our definition of a crime is an act prohibited or an omission required by law.

Which of the following is a trial in which the judge determines guilt or innocence?

The four sources of criminal law discussed in class were constitutions, statutes, court decisions & administrative regulations.

The model of criminal justice that assumes the various parts of the justice system work together by design to achieve a wider purpose of justice is called the:

“ Facts and Circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or is about to be committed” is our definition of:

Crime rates are a more reliable way to measure crime than raw numbers.

A classification scheme used in the study and description of criminal behavior is known as a:

The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Crime fighting strategies that have been scientifically tested and are based on social science research are known as:

Bernie Madoff’s operation of a Ponzi Scheme is an example of?

Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships.

Most aggravated assaults are committed with:

The U.S.A. has three levels of criminal justice; local, state & federal.

Which major crime has the highest clearance rate

The three types of damages in civil cases are actual, compensatory & punitive.

The Latin term that demonstrates facts that show a crime has occurred is:

15. Juridiction, vagueness, & repeal/amendment of a statute are examples of:

15. The scientific study of the causes and prevention of crime and the rehabilitation and punishment of offenders is known as:

Transnational organized crime is unlawful activity that is undertaken and supported by organized crime groups across state lines.