Definitions
fair treatment through the normal judicial system
Due Process
Full name and Responsibilities of the FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation; investigates violations of federal laws. ex. terrorism
A crime in which a victim is assaulted, killed, or threatened.
Violent Crimes
This amendment allows citizens to bear arms
2nd amendment
There are ___ Supreme Court Justices
9
Felony
Full name and Responsibilities of the DEA
Drug Enforcement Agency; enforces federal dug laws.
criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups and carried out on a large scale
Organized Crime
Amendment that protects against searches and seizures without a warrant
4th Amendment
Following the ruling of Terry. V. Ohio, what was required of police officers prior to stopping and frisking a suspect?
Reasonable Suspicion
reasonable grounds for making a search, or charging someone of a crime.
probable cause
Full name and Responsibilities of the ATF
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and explosives; jurisdiction over illegal sale, import, and misuse of firearms and explosives.
Define Property Crime
crime to obtain money, property, or some of benefit
Rights protected in the 5th amendment
Right of due process of law, freedom of self-incrimination, and double jeopardy
This case extended the right to appointed counsel for indigents in all felony cases
Gideon v. Wainwright
the legal principle of determining points in litigation, according to precedents
Stare Decisis
Full name and 1 responsibility of the DHS
Department of Homeland Security; prevent terrorist attacks, reduce vulnerability to terrorism, minimizing damages and assisting in the recovery from attacks that do occur
A legal offense to which all parties consent and no party is injured.
"victim-less" crimes
The 5 Freedoms protected in the 1st amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Court case which ruled that prior to custodial interrogation, a person must be informed of his/her rights
Miranda v. Arizona
Justice system based on the principle that a citizen has some absolute rights that cannot be deprived.
Due Process Model
Full name and 1 Responsibility of the CBP
Customs and Border Protection; control and protect the ports of entry in America and the boarders. Keep terrorist and weapons out of the U.S.
Define White Collar Crime
financially motivated, non-violent crime committed by business and government professional.
Right guaranteed in the 6th amendment
Rights of the accused and right to a speedy and public trial
Court case which extended the exclusionary rule to the states using the 14th amendment
Mapp. v. Ohio