When the US Supreme Court struck down all death penalty schemes in the US
What is Furman v. Georgia
100
has to do with private relationships, rather than the penal code, and may include financial matters or damages to property committed by businesses or other individuals
What is civil law
100
What does TDCJ stand for
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
100
Whats the biggest problem in Tx prisons
What is overcrowding, expensive
100
What are the three R's
Recidivism, Rehabilitation, and Reform
200
Case which reaffirmed the use of death penalty in the United States
What is Gregg v Georgia
200
offenses that carry penalties ranging from death to a minimum of 180 days in jail
What is a felony
200
Responsible for the detention and supervision of over a half-million adult inmates, parolees, and individuals on probation
What is The Texas Department of Criminal Justice
200
In 1980, conditions in Texas prisons were found to constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” violating
What is Ruiz v Estelle
200
Which county has the most people in Death Row
What is Harris County
300
This is when Legislature provided a third option for capital offenses: life without parole
The year of 2005
300
refers to the rate at which criminal offenders commit another crime after leaving the state’s custody
What is recidivism
300
When is a teen tried as an adult? Explain.
17. However, can not be put in prison for life if the crime was committed before the age of 18. If the minor is put on probation, must be released by the age of 18.
300
Define Parole
What is release under supervision
300
Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for possession of crack cocaine
What is the Fair Sentencing Act
400
What contributes to the large number of death sentences in TX?
TX court of criminal appeals rarely reverses death sentences.
The US With circuit court of appeals rarely reverses sentences as well.
Statutes are easy: only need to determine defendant acted intentionally and already qualify to be recommended for death
400
Many Spanish-speaking Texans have trouble communicating with law enforcement. This is an example of the obstacles these texans face when accused of a crime
No agreed translation on the Miranda rights.
400
The trial and its finding
What is adjudication
400
Inmates serving life sentences for capital crimes must serve at least ____ years before being considered
40 years
400
Percentage of inmates receiving mental health care in Texas
What is 30%
500
Can the governor stop a death sentence? Explain.
Yes, with approval of the board of pardon and parole
500
One states the state must act in the place of the parent to protect the interests of the child and the other the state has an inherent power to protect persons legally incapable of protecting themselves