Types of Crime
When someone preplans a murder, it is considered what type of crime?
1st degree murder
People commit crimes because of their socioeconomic status. This describes what theory?
Social structure
If an officer decides to search your home without your consent, which amendment is broken?
4th amendment
When there is little discretion with the crime/severity of the crime committed, this would be called:
Determinant sentencing
What era of prison was created from the documentary we viewed in class at the beginning of the semester
Get tough (just deserts)
When someone is killed without malice afterthought, it is considered what type of crime?
Involuntary manslaughter
As criminals age, some will realize their mistakes and try to turn their life around. Which theory does this describe
Life course theory
When you invoke your right not to speak without a lawyer present, you have invoked which rights?
5th amendment rights
When there is recommended sentencing, but not required by law, this would be what type of sentencing
Voluntary sentencing
1st time offenders are often given probation for what reason
No criminal record, 1st offense, could be accidental
Gangs and mobsters fall under this type of crime
Organized crime
Kids have decided to kick down property fences because it is something they saw the teenagers do. What theory would this describe?
Social proccess
If Joey is not provided a lawyer for a crime he may or may not have committed, which amendment does that break?
6th amendment
If someone is found "not guilty" in court, but guilty in another fashion, what type of defense would this be?
Insanity plea
Medications like lithium were used to help prisoners during which era?
Treatment Era
People who take illicit drugs fall under this type of crime
Victimless crime
People who have deviant behaviors can be treated with pills to stop their urges
Biological theory
A wildlife officer is in a boat, patrolling Jordan Lake in Durham County. He notices several people fishing from a remote beach. He sees one of the people place an object under a rock about 75 feet from the rest of the group. The officer stops to check whether the people have fishing licenses, and finds that they do. He then proceeds to the rock, finds a margarine tub underneath it, and opens the tub, finding drugs.
Illegal with no probable cause/reasonable suspicion
What percent of bail does an individual need to pay to be release on their own recognizance?
10%
What are two things an individual will need to do if they would like parole
Answers will vary:
Application for parole, good behavior, model citizen in prison, not affiliated with gangs, active community member.
What crime is most likely committed in the late summer, and occurs during the day?
Vandalism, burglary, stalking, kidnapping.
Burglary
To fix people who fit this theory, we would need to remove injustice from society. Which theory is this?
Critical theory
An officer is conducting a traffic stop. He asks the driver to step out of his vehicle, and the driver does so. The officer asks the driver whether he would mind if the officer frisked him for the officer's safety. The driver says that he wouldn't mind. The officer pats him down and feels what the officer recognizes as a marijuana pipe in his pocket. The officer removes the pipe, and a small bag of marijuana comes with it. The officer arrests the driver, handcuffs him, and puts him in the officer's car. The officer then searches the driver's vehicle.
Is this legal or illegal and why?
Legal because the search was consented
This type of sentencing allows a judge to sentence a minimum and maximum, and the prisoner is given the option of parole.
Intermediate sentencing
What group is the largest prison gang in the United States
Aryan Brotherhood