What are the 3 broad parts of the criminal justice system?
what is; investigation, adjudication, and sentencing
100
What is the purpose of a criminal trial?
what is to determine the verdict?
100
What are the three theorys when it comes to the cuases of juvenille delinquency ?
Control theory
Subculture theory
Strain theory
100
What amendment applies to search and seizure and what is its definition?
the fourth amendment because...
100
What is legal reasoning formula?
conclusion.... because... law+facts
200
What is 3 types of evidence?
What is demonstrative, Testimonial and documentary
200
What are the classes of felonies and they're prison terms?
Class A life
Class B 25 yrs
Class C 15 yrs
Class D 7 yrs
Class E 4 yrs
200
What is control theory?
adults particularly parents and teachers form strong bonds with youth and train them to behave properly within society
200
what are two exceptions to an arrest?
probable cause
Arrest warrant
200
What is unconditional discharge?
accused is free to go with no conditions
300
What is the first appearance defendant makes before a judge called?
what is arraignment
300
What are the classes for misdemeanors and they're prison terms?
Class A 1 year
Class B 3 months
300
What is strain theory?
Strain theory- you see no way of achieving aspirations or goals through legitimate socially acceptable means a strain develops which causes them to resort to criminal and illegal activity
300
what are some exceptions to warrant requirements?
search incident to lawful arrest
consent
hot pursuit
plain view
emergencies
300
What are the 6 sentencing options in NY?
imprisonment
probation
conditional discharge
unconditional discharge
fine
split sentencing
400
What is the grand jury made up of and what do they do?
23 citizens whos duty is to hear and examine the prosectors evidence against the accused and then find whether there is reasonable cause to determine whether the defendant has committed a crime
400
What is the difference between mens rea and actus rea ?
actus rea is a guilty action while mens rea is a guilty mind
400
What is subculture theory?
the influence of your peers and/or community you live in that encourage criminal behavior
400
What is the exclusionary rule?
to suppress any illegally seized evidence particularly if it proves the defendant is guilty of crime