CRIMINAL
Criminology is the study of:
Causes and prevention of crime
True or False: Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors.
TRUE
Name one reasoning why crime is measured
Measures the well being of the nation, measures rates and trends, evaluates policies, discovers root causes of crime and victimization
How long does premeditation need to form for a killing to be classified as first degree murder?
No determined length of time
What age group is most involved in the CJ system?
18-25
Name and describe one criminal defense
Duress, insanity, alibi, self defense
Name an example of a mala prohibita crime
DUI, Adultery
True or False: Murder is an example of a street crime
______ is the oldest known legal code
Code of Hammurabi
Name an example of a mala in se crime
Murder, Robbery, Burglary.
Describe Mala Prohibita
Behavior that is prohibited by law and changes over time
True or false: Manslaughter is an example of a part two crime
FALSE
Name the 4 goals of law
Retribution, restitution, rehabilitation, incapacitation
Describe Mala in se
Male in se: Behavior that is inherently wrong by nature & immoral
Misdemeanors are often punishable by incarceration of ______ year(s) or less.
1 year or less
Which court case placed the requirement of excluding illegally obtained evidence from all levels of Government?
Mapp v. Ohio
Name the 3 primary components of the criminal justice system.
Law enforcement, Courts, Corrections
What does the 4th amendment protect?
Unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the dark figure of crime?
Crime unreported to police
Who is the likely offender of a white collar crime?
A person of high social status in their occupation
Describe the difference between actus reus and mens rea.
Actus reus: guilty ACT
Mens rea: guilty MIND
Describe the difference between a robbery and a burglary
Robbery: taking from a person
Burglary: entering/taking from a dwelling without permission
Name the 5 goals of the criminal justice system
Crime control, rehabilitation, due process, restorative justice, nonintervention
Define due process
A legal requirement that matters must be resolved by established rules to treat everyone fairly. Enforces and protects private rights
Name and describe one exception to the exclusionary rule.
Plain view, open field, exigent circumstances, etc.