Law Enforcement
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
A misdemeanor is a less serious crime (often leading to 6-12 months in jail); A felony is considered a more serious crime, and often involves violence (Prison)
What psychological theory explains behavior through rewards and punishments?
Operant Conditioning
What are prisons?
Correctional institutions run by States or the Federal government for the incarceration of convicted felons
What was O.J. Simpson accused of doing in 1994?
Murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
How many bill of rights are there?
10
What is the name of the document that authorizes officers to search or seize for specific evidence withing specified limits?
Search Warrant
What is the term for changing your behavior or opinions to fit in with a group?
Conformity
Who goes to prison?
People convicted of a felony and sentenced to a year or more
What year did Lindsay Clancy murder her children?
2024
Out of the 3 branches, which one does the President fall into?
Executive
What is the legal term for evidence obtained ILLEGALY by law enforcement that may be excluded from trial?
Exclusionary rule
What theory suggests that visible signs of disorders in a neighborhood may encourage further crime?
Broken Windows Theory
What is probation?
Type of sentence allows an offender to live in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison.
In what year was Dahmer first convicted of a sexual offense involving a minor?
1989
Explain the difference between 1st degree and 2nd degree murder.
first degree: involves a legally defined form of intentional, premeditated killing or another qualifying category; 2nd degree Murder: involves an unlawful killing with malice that does not meet the requirements for first degree murder
An officer stops a driver for a broken taillight and searches a backpack without consent, probable cause, or another application exception. What constitutional issue arises?
A potential 4th Amendment violation. (It protects against unreasonable searches)
According to Social Learning theory, how might a teenager learn criminal behavior from friends?
May observe friends committing crimes, imitate them, and learn that the behavior earns approval or rewards
What is the Eighth Amendment?
prohibits the federal government and state governments from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.
Why was DNA evidence important in identifying the Golden State Killer?
It helped investigators identify Joseph DeAngelo through genetic genealogy
Up to what standard do prosecutors need to prove in Civil Court?
Preponderance of evidence 51%(More likely than not)
What 1968 Supreme Court Case established the constitutional basis for a limited weapons frisk during a lawful investigative stop
Terry v. Ohio
Why can eyewitness confidence be an unreliable measure of identification accuracy?
confidence can be affected by suggestive questioning, feedback, and memory changes. Not always accurate
What percentage of formerly incarcerated individuals reoffend after being released into society?
Roughly 50%
Why was Casey Anthony found not guilty of first degree in 2011?
The prosecution failed to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
What are the Miranda Rights (Repeat it)