Ch. 3 - Criminal Law
What is the criminal defense that uses evidence to prove that a defendant was somewhere else during the time of the crime?
Alibi
What are common examples of entrapment?
Drug crimes, prostitutions, white collar crimes and financial crimes.
In social disorganization theory, what are the factors that lead to crime in a neighborhood?
High school drop outs, unemployment, single parent families, deteriorating buildings.
Treatment versus incarceration
Society decides which acts are criminal based on the consensus model or the conflict model. What is the consensus model?
Consensus - a majority of people have the same values and believes
What is the criminal defense that states due to the age of the defendant, they cannot be criminally prosecuted?
What are common examples of bias for hate crimes
Race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age
What is a trait (biological or psychological) that is linked to crime?
Schizophrenia
Has female criminal activity gone up or down?
Increased
What is an example of a public order crime?
Includes public drunkenness, prostitution, gambling, and illicit drug use
What is the criminal defense that a person lacks the criminal responsibility due to their mental state?
Insanity
What are examples of strict liability crimes?
Statuary rape, murder, accomplice
What is an example of impulsive or thrill seeking behavior that could lead to crime?
Drug use
How do we collect data on crime?
Surveys and reviewing arrest reports
What is an example of an organized crime?
gambling, prostitution, illegal narcotics, loan sharking, counterfeiting, and credit scams
What is the name of the hearing that determines if someone is mentally able to understand the charges against them?
Competency Hearing
What is an example of reckless intent?
OWI, texting and driving
What is an example of a behavior that is learned that could lead to criminal activity?
Drug use and how to use it.
What are some benefits for legalizing marijuana?
Ending the black market on marijuana and increased revenue for government.
What is an example of a sentence the judge could order?
fine, jail term, community service, probation, prison, death penalty
What are the 4 justifications defenses?
Entrapment, duress, self defense, necessity
What is the difference between purposeful and negligent intent?
Purposeful - Full understanding and desire.
Negligent - Failed to act
What are the rights of the victims?
Right to be informed, present, and heard.
What is the drug using lifestyle and how does it impact crime?
People use illegal means to survive and support their drug habit.
What does the term ethics mean?
Moral principles that govern a person’s perception of right and wrong