Crime Clocks give the average number of crimes within a certain period. These numbers should be viewed with caution because?
What is "they should not be interpreted to imply any regularity in the commissions of crimes".
100
In New Jersey - Felonies are equivalent to "Crimes" (1st through 4th degree). Misdemeanors are categorized by this label.
What are "Disorderly Person Offenses".
100
Most people who fail to report crimes, do so because they believe....
What is "there is nothing the police can do".
100
The Bill of Rights established solid guidelines for its citizens, it was not until the 14th Amendment in this year, that required each State to allow for these provisions.
What is 1868
100
1927 - Substantive Due Process
What is Buck v. Bell
200
The UCR is based on arrests and...
What is "Crimes known to police".
200
In New Jersey Violent Crimes include, Murder, Robbery, Rape and
What is Aggravated assault.
200
Although he lost his argument in the Supreme Court in 1833, This case was started the movement towards the nationalization of the Bill of Rights.
Who is Barron
200
This document is a written order authorizing an arrest/
What is a warrant.
200
Free speech, should only be barred when it presents a "clear and present danger", was the rationale in this 1925 Supreme Court case.
What is Gitlow v. New York
300
Congress authorized this agency to maintain all UCR records.
Who is "the FBI".
300
Although this is the most prevalent violation in the UCR, to be a "crime" the value of a theft must exceed this amount.
What is $200.00
300
In this 1818 Court decision, in an effort to obtain justice for his sister Mary's murder, This case was dismissed when the accuser refused to battle the accused...
What is Ashford v. Thornton
300
During the Middle Ages, due process included this, as a means of ascertaining guilt.
What is torture.
300
1884 - Due Process guarantees did NOT extend to State Actions.
What is Hurtado v. California
400
The unreliability of UCR Statistics are mainly the results of
What is "The failure of people to report crimes".
400
A burglary is the unlawful entering of a structure, with the intent to...
What is "Comment another offense therein".
400
A major problem with victimization surveys would be
What is " the memory of the victim".
400
Who can issue an arrest warrant?
Who is a Magistrate.
400
1937 - Double Jeopardy
What is Palko v. Connecticut.
500
Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Victimization Surveys (NCVS) are most accurate in this category.
What is "Homicide".
500
Even if without specific intent, when a death that occurs during the commission of a crime, a murder charge can be instituted based on...
What is "The Felony Murder Doctrine".
500
Her murder in 1964, highlighted a study in bystander apathy, noting the many crime witnesses choose not to get involved.
Who is "Kitty Genovese".
500
The fundamental principles of justice and the administration of laws that do not violate an individuals rights, refers to
What is "Due Process of Law"
500
1932 - Named for one of nine defendants, known collectively as the "Scottsboro Boys", this case insured the right to counsel for indigent defendants.