Miscellaneous
_________ crimes are categorized as morally wrong.
mala in se
Common law relies on ___________.
precedent from previous court cases
Violent or nonviolent acts that society perceives as threats to a government’s survival are known as what type of crime?
political crimes
When a defendant claims that he was forced or coerced into committing a crime, he is using the defense of _________.
Duress
Participating in a support system, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen, and venting feelings appropriately are all what type of stress management coping strategy?
individual stress managment
_________ crimes reflect public opinion at a specific moment in time.
male prohibita
In _________, the harm is done to society, the case is brought by the government, and the sanctions could fines, incarceration, or death.
criminal law
____________ include a wide variety of offenses that are considered immoral acts or public nuisances, such as disorderly conduct or prostitution,. They may also be called victimless crimes.
public order crimes
Give one reason for not reporting sexual assaults
Self-blame
Fear of retaliation
To avoid shame
On the use of force continuum, which type of force might involve strikes and takedowns using tasers or batons?
hard techniques
List the three functions of policing.
Maintaining order, entrapment, keeping the peace
___________ is a suggested code of criminal law drafted by the American Law Institute and is used as a guide for the states in modernizing laws
Model Penal Code
__________ is a killing in which an offender is provoked and loses control, slaying his or her victim in the heat of passion.
Voluntary Manslaughter
What are 3 of the determinants of becoming a victim of violent crime?
Gender, health, intelligence, social associations, age, location, mental state
This type of policing might use the SARA process to prevent crime __________.
Problem-oriented policing
The federal court system in the United States is made up of the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts of Appeals, and ________.
District Courts
What type of court system does the United States have?
Dual Court System
List three ways to measure crime.
NIBRS
NCVS
Self-Report Data
_________ subjects a child to verbal threats, social isolation, intimidation, exploitation, unreasonable demands, terrorizing, or exposure to family violence.
emotional abuse
The Fifth Amendment protects against ___________.
self-incrimination
Which perspective on the causes of crime discussed in your book states that delinquency follows identifiable trends from birth to old age?
life-course perspective
What is the purpose and function of criminal law (there are 3)?
protect people and property from harm
provide clear standards of behavior
limit the government's power to penalize people unfairly or arbitrarily
List the four Part 1 crimes against a person.
homicide (murder)
Robbery
Rape
Aggravated Assault
What are the three legal elements of a crime?
Mens rea
Actus reus
Corpus delicti
In which type of proceedings can illegally seized evidence be used?
Civil Tax Proceeding
Grand Jury Hearing
Deportation Proceeding