Police
What’s the difference between a Jail and a Prison?
A jail is a place a person is held while awaiting trial and a Prison is a facility a person is sent after being convicted.
What does CSI stand for?
Crime Scene Investigation
What is the definition or interrogation?
A act of questioning an offender over a long period of time in order to get information
What is wire tapping?
The monitoring of phones and internet based conversations
2nd Amendment
The Right to Bear arms/ own a gun
3 levels of law enforcement agencies
Federal, State, Local
Who ultimately decides if a person is insane or not?
The judge or Jury
What is a PSI?
Pre-sentencing Investigation; of a persons criminal history
What’s the difference between Judgement and Conviction
Conviction happens at trial and the last hearing concluding the case is a judgement
13 Amendment
Abolition of slavery unless convicted of a crime
Does Maryland have a stand your ground/ self defense law?
No
Offenders wits sexual criminal intent against children
Child Molesters
The Supreme Court has ruled that anyone arrested without a warrant may be held no longer than ____
48 hours
3 Types of intermediate sanctions
Restitution, Home Confinement Fine, Community Service, Intensive Supervision, Forfeiture
19 Amendment
Granted women the right to vote
What is bail?
This is a monetary guarantee deposited with the court that is supposed to ensure that the suspect or defendant will appear at a later stage in the criminal justice process.
Another name for forensic science
Criminalistics
3 factors that leads to violence
Age, Attitude, Race
The Fruit of The Poisonous tree Doctrine
Make evidence inadmissible in court if tainted, tampered or change
26th Amendment
The minimum age to vote is 18
How is discretion exercised?
The arrest, Stop and Frisk, The use of deadly force
A person intrigued by the aftermath of a fire
Arsonist
What is a sentencing guideline?
regulations put into place for judges to indicate the minimum and maximum time or sanction an offender can receive
Who is the father of modern day probation?
John Augustus
7th amendment
The right to an jury trial in a civil case