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Which group of individuals is considered easily victimized due to their gullibility and lack of vigilance?
Which group of individuals is considered easily victimized due to their gullibility and lack of vigilance?
Which characteristic primarily describes the Acquisitive individuals in the context of victimization?
Which characteristic primarily describes the Acquisitive individuals in the context of victimization?
Who are the individuals that may become victims when their previous victims retaliate?
Who are the individuals that may become victims when their previous victims retaliate?
Which group is especially prone to victimization due to their intense longing for companionship?
Which group is especially prone to victimization due to their intense longing for companionship?
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What is a common trait among blocked/exempted/fighting victims that contributes to their victimization?
What is a common trait among blocked/exempted/fighting victims that contributes to their victimization?
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Which of the following best describes larceny?
Which of the following best describes larceny?
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What is the main distinction between burglary and larceny?
What is the main distinction between burglary and larceny?
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Which crime is classified as a felony?
Which crime is classified as a felony?
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What differentiates violent crime from property crime?
What differentiates violent crime from property crime?
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In the context of crime, what does the term 'victimless crime' refer to?
In the context of crime, what does the term 'victimless crime' refer to?
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What is one of the primary roles of the US Marshals?
What is one of the primary roles of the US Marshals?
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Which of the following cases falls under the jurisdiction of US District Courts?
Which of the following cases falls under the jurisdiction of US District Courts?
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What is one logistical obstacle to effectively measuring crime?
What is one logistical obstacle to effectively measuring crime?
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What additional duty do US Marshals perform related to prisoners?
What additional duty do US Marshals perform related to prisoners?
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Which of the following is true regarding violent crimes?
Which of the following is true regarding violent crimes?
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The term 'arson' is best defined as:
The term 'arson' is best defined as:
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What trend has been observed regarding criminal prosecutions in US District Courts since 1980?
What trend has been observed regarding criminal prosecutions in US District Courts since 1980?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the US Marshals?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the US Marshals?
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What is a primary reason for the exclusion of certain offenses in the criminal justice system?
What is a primary reason for the exclusion of certain offenses in the criminal justice system?
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What characterizes an adversarial process in the court system?
What characterizes an adversarial process in the court system?
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Which layer of the Wedding Cake Model represents the most sensational cases?
Which layer of the Wedding Cake Model represents the most sensational cases?
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What is the primary distinction between a bench trial and a jury trial?
What is the primary distinction between a bench trial and a jury trial?
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How does discretion influence the criminal justice process?
How does discretion influence the criminal justice process?
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What is a docket in the context of courts?
What is a docket in the context of courts?
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Which type of crime is described as a non-violent offense committed during business for financial gain?
Which type of crime is described as a non-violent offense committed during business for financial gain?
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What role did inquests play in the development of jury systems?
What role did inquests play in the development of jury systems?
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What common issue can lead to cases falling through the cracks in the criminal justice system?
What common issue can lead to cases falling through the cracks in the criminal justice system?
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How did the courts in colonial North America differ from those in England?
How did the courts in colonial North America differ from those in England?
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Which layer of the Wedding Cake Model involves less serious felonies that typically do not involve fatalities?
Which layer of the Wedding Cake Model involves less serious felonies that typically do not involve fatalities?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of corporate crime?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of corporate crime?
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What defines the Bottom Layer of the Wedding Cake Model?
What defines the Bottom Layer of the Wedding Cake Model?
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Which classification of crime is typically punishable by a sentence of a year or more in prison?
Which classification of crime is typically punishable by a sentence of a year or more in prison?
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What is a common feature that must be present for an act to be labeled a criminal offense?
What is a common feature that must be present for an act to be labeled a criminal offense?
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What term describes the act of planning or attempting to commit a crime, without actually carrying it out?
What term describes the act of planning or attempting to commit a crime, without actually carrying it out?
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Which type of crime is generally characterized by minor offenses and may result in fines or jail time for less than a year?
Which type of crime is generally characterized by minor offenses and may result in fines or jail time for less than a year?
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In the corpus delicti framework, what does actus reus refer to?
In the corpus delicti framework, what does actus reus refer to?
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What distinguishes infractions from other classifications of crime?
What distinguishes infractions from other classifications of crime?
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What is the relationship between actus reus and mens rea in criminal law?
What is the relationship between actus reus and mens rea in criminal law?
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Which element of crime refers to the circumstances surrounding the criminal act?
Which element of crime refers to the circumstances surrounding the criminal act?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Crime & Criminal Justice
- Social Control: Society's rules, habits, and customs to enforce conformity to norms. Without control, society would be chaotic and dangerous.
- Crime: Violation of societal laws by individuals or groups.
- Justice: Applying punishment or reward based on a society's morals and values. Interpretations of justice can vary between societies.
- Criminal Justice: A social institution tasked with controlling crime by detecting, detaining, adjudicating, punishing, and/or rehabilitating lawbreakers. This system is dynamic and continuously evolves.
- Sociological Imagination: The idea that individual perceptions of society are influenced by personal circumstances (e.g., social class, race, age, gender).
- Criminal Justice System: Comprises various government agencies at federal, state, and local levels with roles in dealing with crime. There are approximately 18,000 agencies nationwide.
CJ System & Process
- The system responds to societal breaches of law (e.g., state versus defendant).
- Law enforcement, courts, and corrections are key components in dealing with cases.
- Initial contact with law enforcement initiates the process.
- Courts determine guilt/innocence.
- Convictions proceed to correctional systems to address the punishment/treatment.
- The process involves multiple stages with decisions made at each step to move the case forward.
Law Enforcement
- Law enforcement is the first point of contact in a criminal case.
- Initial investigation, collecting evidence, preserving crime scenes, and taking statements are part of the process.
- Law enforcement reports crime and involves initial contact, investigation, arrest, and booking
Courts
- The prosecutor decides whether sufficient evidence exists for charges.
- Preliminary hearings determine probable causes to move forward to the next steps.
- Formal charges (arraignment) are issued.
- Plea bargains (plea negotiations) may occur.
- Judgments and sentencing are rendered.
CORRECTIONS
- The offender is punished, which can involve payment of financial penalties or serving some or all of a jail/prison sentence.
- Offenders who are sentenced to less than a year are held in local jails
- Longer terms are served in state or federal prisons
Due Process & Crime Control Models
- Due Process Model: emphasizes fairness in the justice system, with focus on protecting the rights of the accused
- Crime Control Model: emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness in the justice system, with focus on maintaining order and repressing crime
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Explore the foundational concepts of crime and criminal justice through this quiz. Understand social control, the dynamics of the criminal justice system, and how individual perceptions shape societal norms. Test your knowledge on the roles and functions of various agencies involved in maintaining justice.