Crime in America
What is a crime?
A rule or law that we have to follow that is given by the government and comes with penalties.
What is first degreed murder?
Murder that is premeditated or planned in advance.
In order for an investigator to search someone's home, what do they first need to obtain?
Warrant
In some states, Stand Your Ground Laws allow people to protect what?
Property
T/F- capital punishment is not used in the juvenile justice system.
True
What does it mean that someone is incarcerated?
Imprisoned
The type of homicide that occurs when someone kills someone after the victim does something to them to cause them to lose self-control is called what?
Voluntary manslaughter
Booking
What must the prosecution do in order to get a conviction?
Prove that the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
A crime such as truancy from school that only a minor can commit is known as what?
Status offense
Tell me the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
Felonies are more serious crimes and therefore include more serious penalties. A misdemeanor is less serious and carries less serious penalties.
What is embezzlement?
The unlawful taking of something that was entrusted to someone.
According to which Supreme Court case can students be searched at school without a warrant if it is in the school's legitimate interest?
New Jersey v. T.L.O
During the voire dire process, who is selected?
Jury
What is probation?
Someone is allowed to be free, but under certain conditions.
If a crime is done out of prejudice towards another group, that crime is classified as what kind of crime?
Hate crime
How much does something need to be worth in order for it to be considered grand larceny?
Which amendment protects your freedom from self-incrimination?
5th
What happens when we have a bench trial?
The judge issues the verdict as there is no jury.
Who has the power to pardon people for Federal offenses?
President of the United States
What is the rate of students in America who have reported being the victims of a crime in school?
28 per 1,000 students
What do we mean when we say that a crime is a strict liability crime?
It is a crime even if the person doesn't know it's a crime.
What is a grand jury?
During a cross-examination, an attorney is questioning who?
The other side's witnesses
What is mass incarceration?
Trend of many people going to jail.