Umass Lowell
This college is the school where the department of criminal justice is a part of.
What is FAHSS?
In 1692, the infamous witch trials took place in this Massachusetts town.
Where is Salem, MA?
What is the term for a secure facility where individuals who have been convicted of crimes serve their sentences, and it can vary from minimum-security to maximum-security institutions?
What is a "prison"?
he term for a written document submitted to a court that outlines one party's legal arguments and supporting evidence in a case, typically filed by a plaintiff or defendant
What is a "legal brief" or "brief"?
he term for the unlawful act of intentionally setting fire to a building or property, and how is it commonly referred to in crime statistics and investigation
What is "arson," and it's commonly referred to as such in crime statistics and investigations?
This person is the only criminal justice advisor and main advisor for criminal justice students at UML
Who is Angela Callahan?
This person is considered the father of Probation
who is John Augustus?
In the US, what term is commonly used to describe the early release of a prisoner under supervision, typically due to good behavior during their sentence?
What is parole?
In a criminal trial, if a defendant is found "not guilty," what important legal concept does this verdict signify, indicating that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof
What is "reasonable doubt"?
In the United States, this annual publication provides comprehensive data on reported crimes, including trends in violent and property crimes.
What is the "Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
These are the 5 possible concentrations that you can have as a criminal justice major at Umass Lowell.
What is Corrections, Crime and Mental Health, General, Homeland Security and Policing concentration?
What constitutional right ensures that individuals cannot be tried twice for the same crime, protecting them from "double jeopardy," and where is this right explicitly stated in the United States Constitution
What is the "Fifth Amendment,"
This person is the father of probation
This 1995 trial, often referred to as the "Trial of the Century," saw former NFL player O.J. Simpson facing charges of murder. The verdict of this case was
what is not guilty?
This crime involves unlawful entry into a building or property with the intent to commit theft or another crime.
What is "burglary"?
This person is the chair of the criminal justice department
who is April F. Pattavina, Ph.D.?
What is the Latin term used to describe a formal written accusation, issued by a grand jury, which charges a person with a serious crime and initiates the criminal legal process in the US?
What is an indictment?
what is community-based sentencing
this person is responsible for ensuring that trial procedures are followed, witnesses are sworn in, and the jury is properly instructed on the law, often acting as a neutral party during the trial
Who is the "court bailiff" or the "court clerk"?
the term is used to describe a crime committed without physical violence but involving deceit, theft, or fraud, often carried out through schemes or scams intended to deceive individuals or organizations.
What is "white-collar crime"
this was the year that the criminal justice department was established on UML's campus
When was 1977.
What is the legal principle that allows individuals to be held without bail if they pose a flight risk or a danger to the community? It's often used in cases involving serious crimes.
What is "pretrial detention" or "remand"?
This concept is a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. If you are experiencing burnout, you may notice it is difficult to engage in activities you normally find meaningful. This is experienced by a lot of CJ professionals, especially probation officers
What is burnout?
he Latin term for a legal action brought by a person who seeks to recover damages or other relief for a wrong committed against them, often requiring proof of negligence or intentional harm
What is a Tort?
the term describes a criminal act committed with intent to cause severe harm, often resulting in the death of the victim, and it is the most serious category of crime in the legal system
What is "homicide"?