- You have the right to remain silent
- Anything you say or do can and will be held against you in a court of law
- You have the right to speak to an attorney
- If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
- Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?
100
Which ammendmant(s) protect against unreasonable search and seizures?
The 4th Ammendment
100
How many people make up a jury?
12
100
Who decides the sentence of a person convicted of a crime?
The Judge, but the Jury can make a recommendation
100
Define incarceration.
Imprisonment in a correctional facility as punishment for a crime
200
When can a warrantless arrest be made?
When a potential suspect is found at the scene of a crime
200
What is direct evidence?
Evidence that relates immediately to the allegation being tested
200
What is circumstantial evidence?
Evidence in which an inference is required to connect it to a conclusion of fact
200
Define restitution.
Compensation for a crime, from a criminal to a victim
200
Who can grant pardons?
President, Governor
300
What happens to criminals during processing?
- Fingerprinted
- Searched
- Stripped of all personal belongings
- Mug Shot is taken
- Height, weight, birth, race, etc. is recorded
300
When can a search be performed without a warrant?
- When the item/location is in plain view
- When the itemlocation is public property
- During the arrest of a suspect
300
What is an acquittal?
A formal certification that the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as the criminal law is concerned
300
What is the difference between indeterminate and determinate sentencing.
Indeterminate - range of time (Ex. 15-20 years)
Determinate - specified amount of time (Ex. 17 years)
300
Why might inmates be released early?
- Good behavior
- Appeal
- Parole
400
What case resulted in the creation of the Miranda Warnings?
Miranda vs Arizona
400
Who investigates the crime committed?
Typically Detectives, not beat cops or CSI
400
Which ammendment forms the basis os a suspect's constitutional right to a fair and impartial trial?
The 6th Ammendment
400
What are three possible goals of sentencing?
Rehabilitation, Deterrence, Incapacitation
400
What rights do all prisoners have while in prison?
- Right to recieve mail
- Right to complain about prison conditions and treatment
- Right to medical care
500
Amendment of the Constitution states that the court must provide you with a lawyer if you cannot afford one?
The 6th Ammendment
500
What is the Warrant Clause?
A clause in the U.S. Constitution, that states warrants can only be issued on a probable cause
500
What are the 4 factors considered to determine if the defendent recieved a "speedy" trial?
- Lenght of delay
- Prosecution's reason for delay
- Defense's reason for delay
- Potential harm to defendent caused by the delay
500
Why might a defendent appeal their case?
- Misinterpretation of the law occured
- Impartial Judge/Jury
- Inadequate defense
500
What has to occur for a prisoner to be parroled?
- Prisoner sends a request/application to the Parole Board
- Parole Hearing: board hears testimony and sees evidence
- Decision is made