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100

This college is the school where the department of criminal justice is a part of.

What is FAHSS?

100

In 1692, the infamous witch trials took place in this Massachusetts town.

Where is Salem, MA?

100

What is the term for a secure facility where individuals who have been convicted of crimes serve their sentences, and it can vary from minimum-security to maximum-security institutions?

What is a "prison"?

100

he term for a written document submitted to a court that outlines one party's legal arguments and supporting evidence in a case, typically filed by a plaintiff or defendant

What is a "legal brief" or "brief"?

100

he term for the unlawful act of intentionally setting fire to a building or property, and how is it commonly referred to in crime statistics and investigation

  • What is "arson," and it's commonly referred to as such in crime statistics and investigations?

200

This person is the only criminal justice advisor and main advisor for criminal justice students at UML

Who is Angela Callahan?

200

This person is considered the father of  Probation

who is John Augustus?



200

In the US, what term is commonly used to describe the early release of a prisoner under supervision, typically due to good behavior during their sentence?

What is parole?

200

In a criminal trial, if a defendant is found "not guilty," what important legal concept does this verdict signify, indicating that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof

What is "reasonable doubt"?

200

In the United States, this annual publication provides comprehensive data on reported crimes, including trends in violent and property crimes.

What is the "Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program

300

These are the 5 possible concentrations that you can have as a criminal justice major at Umass Lowell.

What is Corrections, Crime and Mental Health, General, Homeland Security and Policing concentration?

    

300

What constitutional right ensures that individuals cannot be tried twice for the same crime, protecting them from "double jeopardy," and where is this right explicitly stated in the United States Constitution

What is the "Fifth Amendment,"

300

This person is the father of probation

who is John Howard?





300

This 1995 trial, often referred to as the "Trial of the Century," saw former NFL player O.J. Simpson facing charges of murder. The verdict of this case was

what is not guilty?

300

This crime involves unlawful entry into a building or property with the intent to commit theft or another crime.

  • What is "burglary"?

400

This person is the chair of the criminal justice department

who is April F. Pattavina, Ph.D.?

400

What is the Latin term used to describe a formal written accusation, issued by a grand jury, which charges a person with a serious crime and initiates the criminal legal process in the US?

What is an indictment?

400


What is the name of this practice that is alternative sentencing or non-custodial sentence is a collective name in criminal justice for all the different ways in which courts can punish a defendant who has been convicted of committing an offense, other than through a custodial sentence (serving a jail or prison term) or capital punishment ...



what is community-based sentencing

400

this person is responsible for ensuring that trial procedures are followed, witnesses are sworn in, and the jury is properly instructed on the law, often acting as a neutral party during the trial

Who is the "court bailiff" or the "court clerk"?

400

 the term is used to describe a crime committed without physical violence but involving deceit, theft, or fraud, often carried out through schemes or scams intended to deceive individuals or organizations.

What is "white-collar crime"

500

this was the year that the criminal justice department was established on UML's campus

When was 1977. 

500

What is the legal principle that allows individuals to be held without bail if they pose a flight risk or a danger to the community? It's often used in cases involving serious crimes.

  • What is "pretrial detention" or "remand"?

500

This concept is a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. If you are experiencing burnout, you may notice it is difficult to engage in activities you normally find meaningful. This is experienced by a lot of CJ professionals, especially probation officers

What is burnout?

500

he Latin term for a legal action brought by a person who seeks to recover damages or other relief for a wrong committed against them, often requiring proof of negligence or intentional harm

What is a Tort?

500

the term describes a criminal act committed with intent to cause severe harm, often resulting in the death of the victim, and it is the most serious category of crime in the legal system

  • What is "homicide"?

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