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The striking of potential jurors by an attorney without giving a reason.
Peremptory Challenge
The charge given to an adult who has had intercourse with a minor.
Statutory Rape.
A police officer pulls over a car swerving on the road. Mildred is driving. The officer can see an open bottle of vodka in the passenger seat. The officer now has ______ to search the vehicle without a warrant.
Probable Cause
An offense committed by a juvenile that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult is called a ______.
Status Offense
Your best friend wants to rob a bank and has urged you to come and help. Your best friend has committed _____.
Solicitation
How many states currently have a juvenile court system?
All
A registered student who refuses to go to school is guilty of the status offense known as ______.
Truancy
A defendant can enter a plea of ________. This is the same as a guilty plea, but it cannot be used as evidence against them if they are sued in civil court.
Nolo Contendere/No Contest
John Doe was arrested for a dui charge but sat in a jail cell for 6 weeks without ever being seen by a judge. This was a violation of his 6th Amendment right. The right to ______.
A speedy trial.
Susan works at the bank. She assists Rob in making a deposit of $1000. She then uses the money to shopping without his permission. Susan is guilty of ______.
Embezzlement
A form request by an attorney before trial to change the location of the trial for reasons such as local community bias.
Motion for Change of Venue
The 5th Amendment protection that gives defendants and suspects the right to remain silent was established in the case of _____
Miranda v. Arizona
What percentage of youth runaways are female?
75%
The ______ is the term referring to the act of committing a crime.
Actus Reus
A woman is facing her 10th conviction for shoplifting. She has only ever received probation in the past and expects to getit again. The judge gives her 3 years in prisons in hopes that when she gets out she will not shoplift again for fear of getting more prison time. The purpose served by this punishment is called ______.
Deterrence
Billy gets mad at Ethan and threatens to punch him. Than Billy punches Ethan. Billy has committed ______.
Assault and Battery
A formal written accusation by a grand jury or prosecutor that means there is probable cause to charge someone with a crime and proceed to trial.
Indictment
When considering an offense committed by a minor, the main goal of the juvenile court system is not punishment, it is ______.
Rehabilitation
Billy gets mad at Ethan and threatens to punch him. Billy has committed ______.
Assault
Ted is pulled over for speeding. The officer chooses to search Ted's vehicle although there has been no probable cause to believe there is anything illegal in it. The officer find illegal drugs in the car. This evidence is inadmissible under the ______.
Exclusionary Rule
When sentencing a convicted felon, factors can be taken into consideration such as education, economic situation and childhood. These factors can influence a judge to give a more lenient sentence. In a court of law, these factors are referred to as ______.
Mitigating Circumstances
Johanna was sexually assaulted. during the trial, the defense attorney asks her about her promiscuity and reputation. What set of laws have been violated by the attorney?
Rape Shield Laws
A house is on fire so you kick the door in to rescue the children inside. The owners of the house now want to press charges against you for destruction of property.
What is your defense?
Necessity
The ______ is the reason that someone commits a crime. The ______ is what the offender was thinking at the time they committed the crime.
Motive. State of Mind
A deal made between the defendant and the prosecutor where the defendant agrees to a lesser crime for more lenient sentence. As a result, the case does not go to trial.
Plea Bargain.