Criminal Justice Basics
This is an illegal act punishable by law.
What is a crime?
The person accused of a crime.
Who is the defendant?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
The goal of corrections that involves deserved punishment.
What is retribution?
The court proceeding where charges are read and a plea is entered.
What is an arraignment?
This type of policing focuses on preventing crime before it occurs.
What is proactive policing?
The final decision made by a judge or jury.
What is a verdict?
This amendment protects against self-incrimination.
What is the 5th Amendment?
The goal of corrections that discourages future crimes.
What is deterrence?
A written statement sworn under oath.
What is an affidavit?
This type of policing responds to crimes after they happen.
What is reactive policing?
Lying under oath during a legal proceeding.
What is perjury?
This amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial.
What is the 6th Amendment?
The goal of corrections that removes offenders from society.
What is incapacitation?
A court order requiring a person to appear and testify.
What is a subpoena?
The process that includes fingerprints, photographs, and recording information after an arrest.
What is the booking process?
A formal protest made by an attorney during a trial.
What is an objection?
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
The goal of corrections that helps offenders change through education or treatment.
What is rehabilitation?
The jury selection process.
What is voir dire?
This lawyer represents the government and attempts to prove guilt in criminal cases.
Who is the prosecutor?
Questioning a witness by the opposing attorney.
What is cross-examination?
This amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.
What is the 14th Amendment?
The justice system for offenders under age 18 that focuses on guidance and reform.
What is the juvenile justice system?
The legal authority of a court to hear a case.
What is jurisdiction?