This is a crime that is bad by it's actions (aka bad because it is a bad thing to do):
Mala in se
100
This term is defined as accepting a lesser charge to a crime
Plea-Bargaining
100
This term is defined as a promise between two parties to do something
What is contract law
100
This amendment says that you have the right to a speedy and public trial.
What is 6th amendment
100
This theory of crime is defined the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them
What is labeling theory
200
This type of crime is considered a "white collar crime"
What is an occupational crime
200
This term is defined as a Minor crime that is Punishable by a fine or jail Sentenced of one year or less
What is a petty crime
200
This term is defined as a Deliberate act that results in Harm to a person or property
What is Torts
200
The term for the system in which an individual cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards.
What is due process model
200
This is the name of the document that provides citizens and law enforcement with many types of data regarding criminal activity
What is the Uniform Crime Report
300
Treason, espionage, election fraud, and slander of an opponent are included in this category of crime
What is political crime
300
This term is defined as to be formally charged with a crime.
What is an indictment
300
Your boyfriend/girlfriend buy you a car and then you break up and you have a disagreement about who should pay for the car now. This is an example of what type of civil law case?
What is property law
300
What amendment was Challenged in the Supreme Court case
New Jersey vs. T.L.O?
4th Amendment
300
This country has the lowest rate of incarceration in the world
What is Japan
400
This type of crime is illegal only because it is prohibited by law:
Mala prohibita
400
This person brings forth the case (i.e. is the plaintiff) in a criminal trial.
What is a prosecutor/government
400
You have been late on your rent money for the past two months and now your landlord wants to take you to court to get their money. This an example of what type of civil case?
What is small claims case
400
What amendment was challenged by the Miranda vs. Arizona Supreme Court Case?
What is 5th Amendment
400
This theory of crime is defined as social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crime
What is strain theory
500
This former NYC police commissioner is considering running for mayor of New York City
Who is Ray Kelly
500
This term is defined as the body of law that relates to crime. It regulates whatever is threatening, harmful or endangers property, health and safety of people.
What is criminal law
500
List the 3 most common resolutions in a civil case
What, out of court settlement, mediation, arbitration
500
A man has been charged with rape of a women however the jury finds him not guilty. About a year later new evidence arises about the same case and the district attorney goes to file rape charges on the same man about the same women from before. This term in the 5th amendment does not allow this to occur.
What is double jeopardy
500
This is the nation's primary source of information on nonfatal crimes, even if those are not reported to the police