Police
What do you search for when you do a pat search?
What is weapons
In a criminal court, the person or entity who has been formally accused of violating a criminal law is known as the __________
What is defendant
A prison sentence that is suspended on the condition that the offender follow certain prescribed rules and commit no further crimes
What is probation
Statistically, women are more likely than men to be victims of what crime _________.
What is domestic violence
Petty theft, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and vandalism are all examples of what type of crime
What is misdemeanor
For most people, the only personal experience they have with the criminal justice process is contact with whom?
What is local police officer
This key figure is responsible for maintaining order during courtroom proceedings?
What is bailiff
How many different security levels are there in Federal prisons?
What is five security levels
Of the crimes that are recorded by the police, approximately ____% are cleared by arrest.
15%, 20%, 25%, 30%
What is 20%
_______ refers to the use or threat of violence to achieve a political objectives
What is terrorism
What do police need in order to search for evidence of a crime?
What is probable cause
Which of the following is NOT a type of federal court?
Supreme Court , Court of Justice, District Courts, Courts of Appeals
What is Court of Justice
A fixed period of incarceration is known as what?
What is determinate sentencing
Approximately how many women are victims of domestic violence each year?
900,000, 1 Million, 1.5 Million, 850,000
What is 1 Million
___________ involve crimes of violence, such as armed robbery or sexual assault, or other 'serious' crimes, such as stealing a large amount of money or selling illegal drugs
What is felonies
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!
What was the case that developed the Miranda Rights?
What is Miranda V Arizona
what is the burden of proof for criminal cases?
What is beyond a reasonable doubt
The process of re-educating those who have committed a crime and preparing them to re-enter society.
What is rehabilitation
This program generates reliable statistics for use in law enforcement
What is The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.
T OR F Cybercrimes are considered victimless because there is no physical contact
What is false
About how much percentage of a police officer's time is spent enforcing criminal law?
27%, 33%, 40% or 65%
What is 33%
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law is known as what?
What is Jurisdiction
Reductions in sentences for death row inmates, which are granted by a state’s governor.
What is commutations
As of 2024, the US murder rate was __ per 100,000 people.
4.62, 5.51, 6, 6.54
What is 4.62
Which of the following crimes would be classified as a mala prohibita crime? Robbery, Indecent Exposure, Murder, Assault
What is indecent exposure