What must the judge decide during a Preliminary Hearing?
He/She must decide if there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.
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What is Juvenile Crime?
Crime committed by a person under the age of 18 or in some states under the age of 16.
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Which system handles punishment?
Corrections system
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Whats the difference between Robbery and Burglary?
Robbery is stealing from a home when there are people inside. Burglary is when you steal from a home when there are no people present.
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What must an officer have before he/she can arrest a suspect?
Probable Cause
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What happens if a defendant pleas guilty during an arraignment?
His/Her case will be sent to trial.
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What are the 6 causes of Juvenile Crime?
Poor Home Conditions, Poor Neighborhood Conditions, Gang Membership, Dropping out of school and unemployment, Alcohol and Drugs, and peer pressure.
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What are less serious offences punished with?
They can be punished with a fine or with a fine and a suspended sentence and probation.
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Give one example of how one kind of crime can lead to another?
If you lose your money to illegal gambling you can end up losing all your money. This might lead you to steal from someone. Another example is if you drink lots of alcohol you can lead to hurting a person or Drunk driving.
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Why must all officers inform suspects of the Miranda Rights before Questioning them?
So the suspect knows what their rights are as protected by the Bill of Rights.
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What are the 2 types of lawyers during a trail?
Defense Lawyer and Prosecutor Lawyer.
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How can poor Home conditions lead to crime?
Parents may not take responsibility fr the child and then the child ends up doing drugs. Or the Parents themselves encourage their children to do drugs and Alcohol.
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What is parole, And how do you get it?
Parole is an Early release and you can get it by obeying rules and staying out of trouble?
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List the 4 main causes of Crime.
Poverty, Illegal Drug use, Permissive society, and Urbanization.
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What are the 3 things an officer writes when a suspect is taken to the police station for booking?
Th 3 things the officer will write are the name of the suspect, the time of the arrest, and the charges involved.
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After both lawyer present their evidence and make a closing statement, what does the judge tell the jurors?
He/She tells them what they can and cannot consider under the law in reaching their verdict.
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What are the 4 treatment/Punishment for juvenile crimes?
Foster Care, Juvenile Corrections, Probation, and counseling.
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What are societies 3 points on Imprisonment?
Some people believe that society has the right to make a criminal pay for his or her crime. Other view imprisonment as a deterrent to crime. And the last one is some people think its serves as a mean for rehabilitated.
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What's a White-Collar Crime? Give some examples of a white-collar crime.
A White-Collar crime is a type of nonviolent crime but can cause losses for people. Some examples are copyright violations, embezzlement, Fraud, and Identity theft.
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What are the 3 requirements needed to become a police officer?
Have your background completely checked, complete difficult physical and psychological examinations, and be a high school or college graduate.
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What are the 2 possible outcomes of the trial?
Either the Defendant is found not guilty he/she is let go or If he/she is found guilty the judge decides on a punishment.
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How are someways juveniles can stay out of trouble?
Don't do drugs, Stay in School, have courage to say no when friends encourage you to do wrong, and Try to live a full life?