The Criminal Justice System
Models of Criminal Justice
UCR Crimes, Type I
Crime Theories
Random Hodge Podge
100
What is the difference between the civil justice system and criminal justice system?
civil- fairness in relationships (ie...suing someone) criminal- violations of criminal law
100
A model of the criminal justice system that assumes freedom is so important that every effort must be made to repress crime. Emphasizes efficiency, speed, finality, and the capacity to apprehend, try, convict, and dispose of a high proportion of offenders. Order is most important value.
Crime Control Model
100
The ____ is/are a collection of crime statistics and other law enforcement information published annually under the title Crime in the United States.
The UCR
100
Give one example of biological theories of crime
Lambroso's, xyy, sheldon's body types, Psychoanalytic, Social Learning, etc.
100
What is a mesomorph
a buff- body type person who (according to sheldon) is more likely to commit crimes.
200
The first step of the Criminal Justice system is...
A crime is reported to Police
200
What is Justice? Why is there no common consensus of justice?
Means- Fairness or Equality Justice means different things to everybody.
200
Identify all 8 types of Type I crimes.
1. Larceny-Theft 2. Assault (Aggrivated) 3. Murder 4. Forcible Rape 5. Arson 6. Robbery 7. Burglary 8. Motor Vehicle Theft
200
How does a psychopath differ from a psychotic individual? Who gets caught more? Why?
psychopath- know what they are doing, are in control, cold, calculating, cover up evidence. psychotic- mentally ill, hears voices, often times confused. Psychotics- leave evidence behind, confess, etc.
200
How does the war on drugs affect the prison population
explosion in prisons of people serving time for drug related offenses, non violent crimes.
300
What are two of the Goals/Purpose of the Criminal Justice System?
-Control Crime -Prevent Crime -Protect (law abiding citizens)
300
On the a piece of paper- DRAW me a generic line graph of crime rates in the US. Include all the decades from the 1920s- present.
See board
300
One complaint about the Uniform Crime Reports is what? How does the NCVS try to address some of these issues.
Lots- dark figure (crimes not reported), inefficiency, etc. NCVS- surveys could be more "true" in some circumstances. People who may not report crimes might do a survey.
300
Give an example of social learning theory
imitation, beliefs, reinforcement. Give example of one
300
Another term for "victimless crimes". Give THREE examples of such.
Public Order Offenses. Drug offenses, gambling, prostitution, ticket scalping etc.
400
What are the three major components of the criminal justice system? A. The crime control, due process, and consensus systems B. Federal, state, and local systems C. The legislative, executive, and judiciary branches D. Law enforcement agencies, the court system, and the correctional system
D. Law enforcement agencies, the court system, and the correctional system
400
The due process model is primarily concerned with: A. expanding the rights of defendants to protect them from injustice. B. increasing the number of arrests of suspects. C. providing funds to prosecutors to increase their ability to get convictions. D. expanding the number of crimes that should be punished with long sentences.
A. expanding the rights of defendants to protect them from injustice.
400
Joan Lajune stole a wallet from Jack Farfi after threatening him with gun. What crime did she commit?
Armed Robbery
400
Who came up with the psychoanalytic theory?
Freud. He was an interesting character.
400
The theme of Criminal Justice is to balance individual rights and public order. What does this mean?
Open- ended.
500
Describe how the 4th, 5th, and 8th amendments can help you.
4th- search and seizure 5- double jeopardy, protection from self incrimination 8th- cruel and unusual punishment, bail, or fines
500
Which of the following statements would a supporter of the due process perspective most likely be heard saying? A. It is better to let a guilty person go free than to allow a citizen's civil rights to be violated. B. The powers of the police should be expanded in order to make justice more efficient. C. Any involvement that justice agencies have with criminal defendants is harmful. D. Legal technicalities should not be an excuse to let the guilty go free.
A. It is better to let a guilty person go free than to allow a citizen's civil rights to be violated.
500
Stealing a snowmobile is an example of what?
Motor vehicle theft
500
Describe the structural strain theory (sociology)
There is a disconnect between the "goals" or "dreams" some people have and their ability to attain those due to the inequality of our system. Leads to crime.
500
This drug is a fast acting date-rape drug, which is odorless and tasteless.
GHB, Rohypnol (Roofies), or even Ambien.
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