Law Enforcement
This is the standard of proof required for an officer to stop and frisk a suspect.
What is reasonable suspicion?
This person represents the state in criminal proceedings.
Who is the prosecutor?
This is the most common form of correctional supervision in the U.S.
What is probation?
A wrongful act or omission that makes up the physical component of a crime.
Answer: What is actus reus?
Juvenile offenders are typically referred to as this instead of “criminals.”
What are delinquent youth?
This federal agency is responsible for investigating terrorism within the U.S.
What is the FBI?
The right to counsel in criminal cases was guaranteed by this Supreme Court case.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
This term refers to early release from prison under supervision.
What is parole?
This is the mental intent to commit a crime.
What is mens rea?
The Supreme Court case that eliminated the death penalty for juveniles.
What is Roper v. Simmons?
The formal reading of a suspect’s rights upon arrest is known as these warnings.
What are Miranda warnings?
A jury that cannot reach a unanimous decision is called this.
What is a hung jury?
These facilities house individuals serving short sentences, usually under one year.
What are jails?
Crimes like burglary and robbery fall into this broad category.
What are property crimes?
Juvenile courts focus on this goal rather than punishment.
What is rehabilitation?
This policing strategy focuses on building ties within the community.
What is community policing?
This is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This philosophy focuses on rehabilitating offenders rather than punishing them.
What is restorative justice?
A minor offense punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail.
What is a misdemeanor?
This hearing determines whether a juvenile committed a delinquent act (similar to a trial).
What is an adjudication hearing?
This doctrine allows officers to seize evidence that is clearly visible.
What is the plain view doctrine?
A request to move a trial to a different location is called this.
What is a change of venue?
A prison system where inmates are isolated from each other is known as this model.
What is the Pennsylvania system?
This type of law defines crimes and their punishments.
What is substantive criminal law?
What is an adjudication hearing?
What is a waiver or transfer?