Intro to Criminal Justice
Name of the warnings read to suspects during arrest and before interrogation.
Miranda Warnings
The taking and carrying away of personal property belonging to another with the intent to deprive the owner of the property permanently is called ...
Larceny
The study of criminal behavior and its causes, detection, correction, and prevention is called ...
Criminology
When a person uses this excuse, they are asserting that they are so mentally ill that they are incapable of forming criminal intent.
Insanity
This Latin term means guilty mind.
mens rea
Crimes that go unreported or undetected by police are called the _________ figure of crime.
The breaking and entering of the dwelling of another, with the intention to commit a crime inside is called ...
Burglary
This type of scientist seeks to understand how a person's genetic/chemical makeup can influence criminality
a. Psychologist
b. Biologist
c. Sociologist
B. Biologist
When a person uses this excuse, they are asserting that they committed a crime, but only to protect themselves or others and should not be held accountable.
Self Defense
During the first appearance, _______ is set, which is the amount of money a suspect can pay to be released from jail until their court date.
Bail
___________ policing occurs when police patrol for a crime in progress.
___________ policing occurs when police respond to a call for assistance.
Proactive; Reactive
The taking of property from another by force or through the threat of force is called ...
Robbery
This type of scientist seeks to understand how a person's mental state and processes can influence criminality.
a. Psychologist
b. Biologist
c. Sociologist
A. Psychologist
When a person uses this excuse, they are asserting that they committed a crime against their will and should therefore not be held responsible.
Duress
This type of crime is punishable up to a year or more in prison.
A. Violation
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony
C. Felony
The ______________ model of the Criminal Justice system is concerned with getting suspects through the system as quickly as possible.
The _____________ model of the Criminal Justice system is concerned with ensuring suspects' rights are protected throughout each step of the process.
Crime Control; Due Process
Explain the difference b/w first degree murder and second degree murder.
First degree - premeditated, intentional killing
Second degree - intentional but not premeditated killing
This type of scientist seeks to understand how a person's environment can influence criminality.
a. Psychologist
b. Biologist
c. Sociologist
C. Sociologist
When a person uses this excuse, they are asserting that they did not know the law and should therefore not be punished for breaking it.
Mistake or Ignorance of Law
This type of crime is punishable up to a maximum of one year in jail.
A. Violation
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
The three components (branches) of the Criminal Justice system are ...
Police, Courts, and Corrections
Explain the difference between voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
Voluntary - intentional killing that occurs in the heat of the moment or is the result of strong provocation.
Involuntary - unintentional killing that occurs through reckless action.
Give 2 examples of "controlling forces" in people's lives that prevent them from committing crime.
Religion, family, friends, personal morals, etc.
Under what age are children deemed incapable of forming criminal intent?
7
What are the three options a suspect has when entering a plea at arraignment?
Guilty, not guilty, no contest