Types of Punishment
describe the difference between jail and prison
jail = local short term facilities where an offender is either awaiting trial or serving a sentence of a year or less
prison = long term facilities at both the state and federal level that hold convicted offenders serving sentences over a year
which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures
4th amendment
what are the two main elements of a crime?
act and intent
Dr. P
who has the most power within our system?
what correctional approach emphasizes repairing harm to victims and communities?
restorative justice
which case established the requirement that suspects be informed of their rights?
Miranda v Arizona
this term describes crimes that are inherently wrong
malum in se
which professor is really good at pool?
Dr. Runyan
what is the goal of community corrections?
1. to reduce recidivism
2. to protect the community at large and keep it safe
what are the five main forms or "purposes" of punishment? give an example of each
deterrence
incapacitation
rehabilitation
retribution
restorative justice
what doctrine allows police to seize evidence without a warrant in certain situations?
the plain view doctrine
name the different types of murder
first degree
second degree
felony murder
voluntary manslaughter
involuntary manslaughter
which professor has a focus in intimate partner violence?
what doctrine prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime?
double jeopardy