Terminology
What is the purpose of the Miranda Warning?
Advise people of their constitutional rights after arrest
What is the level of proof in a civil trial?
preponderance of the evidence
What is a delinquent offender?
juveniles who have committed an act that would be a crime if committed by an adult
At what age is someone considered an adult under the law in Tennessee?
18
What is a status offense?
Act committed by a juvenile that would not be a crime if committed by an adult
What level of proof is required to convict someone in a criminal trial?
beyond a reasonable doubt
What are the 3 components of the criminal justice system?
police, courts, corrections
What is a judge called in juvenile court?
referee
What does UCR stand for?
Uniform Crime Reporting
Who has the burden of proof in a civil trial?
petitioner
What are the 4 cardinal rules of firearm safety?
treat all guns as if they were loaded
finger off the trigger until sight is on target
never point a firearm at anything you're not willing to destroy
be aware of what is your target, what it's doing, & what's behind it
What is it called when a parent or guardian is charged with failing to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, education or medical care
neglect
What is reasonable suspicion?
specific & articulable facts to conduct a terry stop/traffic stop
Can there be a jury in a civil trial?
yes
What does NIBRS stand for?
National Incident-Based Reporting System
What is child abuse?
when a child has been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused
What was the fleeing felon law?
law prior to 1985 stating police could use deadly force to stop a fleeing felon regardless if they posed a danger to anyone
How many people are on a jury?
12
What are the 5 impacts of crime?
physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual
Name 2 types of status offenses.
curfew & truancy