Crime and Punishment
This term refers to crimes punishable by less than a year in jail.
What is a misdemeanor?
This 1920s case involved two Italian immigrants controversially convicted of robbery and murder.
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
This theory argues people learn crime through interactions with others.
What is differential association theory?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This long-running TV show’s opening line: “In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups…”
What is Law & Order?
The study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior is called this.
What is criminology?
The trial of this former football star captivated the nation in the 1990s.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
This theory suggests people commit crime when social bonds are weak.
What is social control theory?
The process of determining guilt or innocence in court is called this.
What is a trial?
This Netflix docuseries followed Steven Avery’s controversial conviction.
What is Making a Murderer?
The U.S. Supreme Court case that required police to inform suspects of their rights.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
The Unabomber was captured after his brother recognized his writing in this document.
What is the manifesto?
Strain theory was developed by this sociologist.
Who is Robert Merton?
This type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations.
What is civil law?
This TV show features a team of FBI profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit.
What is Criminal Minds?
The principle that punishment should fit the crime is known as this.
What is proportionality?
This serial killer was known for his “charm” and studied law while on trial.
Who is Ted Bundy?
This theory argues labeling someone as a “criminal” increases likelihood of future offending.
What is labeling theory?
This is the standard of proof required in a criminal case.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This character from Silence of the Lambs was both a killer and a psychiatrist.
Who is Hannibal Lecter?
The concept that punishment should prevent future crimes is known as this.
What is deterrence?
The Watergate scandal led to the resignation of this U.S. president.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This perspective emphasizes power and inequality in the criminal justice system.
What is conflict theory?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This 2019 film won multiple Oscars and tells the story of a failed comedian turned criminal.
What is Joker?