Crime
Punishment
Terms
100
What are three things that are considered to be a general cause of crime?
poor parenting, permissive courts, and poor attendance at school
100
How did the number of people in prison change in the 1990's?
it grew and nearly doubled
100
Indictment
Formal charge against the accused
200
What is the name for a group of citizens that reviews federal cases to ensure that enough evidence exists to indict a suspect?
Grand Jury
200
The act of breaking into a building to do something illegal is called what?
burglary
200
Plea Bargaining
An agreement for a lesser charge or sentence
300
What are two effects the high crime rate has on our society?
Costs billions of dollars, makes people afraid and suspicious
300
What are people under 18 who are found guilty of crimes called?
Delinquent
300
Embezzlement
Stealing money that has been entrusted to your care
400
How do people try to prevent crimes from occurring?
Schools teach students not to commit crime, Neighborhood watch programs, Police forces
400
What do police need in order to enter, search and seize things legally?
Warrant
400
Bail
Money that is given as a guarantee a defendant will show up in court
500
What are three major ways to fight crime?
Prevention programs, rehabilitation programs, and increased punishment
500
Describe what is a victimless crime?
Drug abuse and or illegal gambling, they hurt the person who commits them.
500
Battery
Scaring someone using a weapon or even foot
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