Intro to Criminal Justice
Violation of a criminal law and an act determined by a court to be so (Guilty)
What is crime?
Revenge, "Getting Even"
What is retribution?
The Willful unlawful act
What is Actus Reus?
Felony, Misdemeanor, Violation
What are the three categories of offenses?
The obligation to act or a period of acting as a member of a _____ in court
HINT: Everyone has to do and if you dont you can face charges
What is Jury Duty?
Police, Courts and Corrections
Change the criminal's behavior, make a productive member of society
What is Rehabilitation?
a guilty mind or intent
What is Mens Rea?
_________ = in custody + interrogation
What is miranda ?
a public official appointed to decided cases in court of law
What is a Judge?
Control crime, prevent crime, and maintain justice
What is the purpose of the Criminal Justice System?
Harsh or humiliating form of punishment to discourage future crime
What is deterrence?
Criminal Law and Civil Law
What is the two branches of law?
In the NYPD ________ is kept for 90 days
What are 911 tapes? or How long are 911 Tapes kept?
manage the prosecutor's office, investigate alleged crimes in cooperation with Law enforcement, and file criminal charges or bringing evidence before the Grand Jury.
What is a District Attorney?
Mens Rea + Actus Reus = Concurrence
What is the elements of a crime?
a term of incarceration for LESS then one year
Hint: Not a misdemeanor, not a prison but a....
What is a Jail?
Intent to commit the act required for a crime
What is general intent?
a forensic specialist whose specialty is the organized scientific collection and processing of evidence
What is a crime scene investigator?
interprets and applies laws to cases as they arise
What is the Judicial Branch?
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system
What is Due Process?
Operated under the federal government and used for convicts who commit federal crimes
Hint: Dangerous criminals. long sentences
What is a federal Prison?
intent to harm someone but instead harms another
What is transferred Intent?
Federal, State, County, Local
Hint: NOT the three Branches of government
What are the four levels of government?
the highest court in the land
what is the Supreme Court?