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What percentage of their sentence must the average prisoner serve before being eligible for parole?
What percentage of their sentence must the average prisoner serve before being eligible for parole?
Drug-related offenses are the least common type of crime addressed by truth-in-sentencing laws.
Drug-related offenses are the least common type of crime addressed by truth-in-sentencing laws.
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What does double jeopardy refer to?
What does double jeopardy refer to?
What is the primary focus of many justice systems regarding incarceration?
What is the primary focus of many justice systems regarding incarceration?
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Immunity allows an individual to be prosecuted even if they provide truthful testimony.
Immunity allows an individual to be prosecuted even if they provide truthful testimony.
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Incarceration is often viewed as the most effective way to ensure ______ and public safety.
Incarceration is often viewed as the most effective way to ensure ______ and public safety.
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What is attorney-client privilege?
What is attorney-client privilege?
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What is a major concern regarding transferring prisoners to jail?
What is a major concern regarding transferring prisoners to jail?
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In criminal cases, your spouse cannot be forced to testify against you due to _____ privilege.
In criminal cases, your spouse cannot be forced to testify against you due to _____ privilege.
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Incarceration primarily serves as a deterrent for offenders and potential offenders.
Incarceration primarily serves as a deterrent for offenders and potential offenders.
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Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following scenarios does not qualify as an instance where confidentiality might be invoked to prevent testimony?
Which of the following scenarios does not qualify as an instance where confidentiality might be invoked to prevent testimony?
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What is the average rate of escapes from county or city jails?
What is the average rate of escapes from county or city jails?
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Immunity is applicable in both civil and criminal cases.
Immunity is applicable in both civil and criminal cases.
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Under what condition can the immunity deal be voided?
Under what condition can the immunity deal be voided?
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What amendment does the due process violation relate to in the initial case?
What amendment does the due process violation relate to in the initial case?
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SCOTUS established that physical coercion could be used to obtain a confession.
SCOTUS established that physical coercion could be used to obtain a confession.
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What did the SCOTUS ruling in Spano v. New York establish regarding psychological coercion?
What did the SCOTUS ruling in Spano v. New York establish regarding psychological coercion?
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In the case of Spano v. New York, the suspect was denied access to his _______.
In the case of Spano v. New York, the suspect was denied access to his _______.
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Which case involved the issue of an individual refusing to testify against the mob?
Which case involved the issue of an individual refusing to testify against the mob?
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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In the initial case, the only evidence was the confession signed under duress.
In the initial case, the only evidence was the confession signed under duress.
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The treatment of helpless prisoners was described by SCOTUS as ________ behavior.
The treatment of helpless prisoners was described by SCOTUS as ________ behavior.
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Which of the following factors is associated with the increase in the women prison population?
Which of the following factors is associated with the increase in the women prison population?
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Jails are generally considered more expensive than prisons.
Jails are generally considered more expensive than prisons.
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What percentage of dependent children become the responsibility of the state when their mother is incarcerated?
What percentage of dependent children become the responsibility of the state when their mother is incarcerated?
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The elderly prison population is costly due to ____ and ____ support.
The elderly prison population is costly due to ____ and ____ support.
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Which demographic group is primarily responsible for a larger percentage of dependent children becoming state responsibilities when incarcerated?
Which demographic group is primarily responsible for a larger percentage of dependent children becoming state responsibilities when incarcerated?
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What is a major concern associated with overcrowded jails?
What is a major concern associated with overcrowded jails?
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Match the following demographic groups with their primary associated costs:
Match the following demographic groups with their primary associated costs:
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The elderly prison population typically has a higher chance of parole compared to the general prison population.
The elderly prison population typically has a higher chance of parole compared to the general prison population.
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What percentage of serial killers are estimated to be female?
What percentage of serial killers are estimated to be female?
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Most serial killers are known to be of any race without a specific trend.
Most serial killers are known to be of any race without a specific trend.
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What age range is most commonly associated with the onset of serial killing behavior?
What age range is most commonly associated with the onset of serial killing behavior?
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Herb Baumeister was known to prey on men from the __________ community.
Herb Baumeister was known to prey on men from the __________ community.
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Match the following characteristics of serial killers with their respective descriptions:
Match the following characteristics of serial killers with their respective descriptions:
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Which statement best describes the social economic status of serial killers?
Which statement best describes the social economic status of serial killers?
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Herb Baumeister's family was unaware of his criminal actions.
Herb Baumeister's family was unaware of his criminal actions.
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What was a common reason why police did not initially pursue investigations into Herb Baumeister?
What was a common reason why police did not initially pursue investigations into Herb Baumeister?
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What is a common characteristic of a professional burglar?
What is a common characteristic of a professional burglar?
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Serial killers only have a minimum of three victims to be considered as such.
Serial killers only have a minimum of three victims to be considered as such.
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What was the fate of the individual who abducted and killed the daughter of a couple he worked for?
What was the fate of the individual who abducted and killed the daughter of a couple he worked for?
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The unlawful entry of a structure in order to commit a felony or theft is known as _______.
The unlawful entry of a structure in order to commit a felony or theft is known as _______.
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Why is it often difficult to track serial killers?
Why is it often difficult to track serial killers?
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Match the type of burglar with its description:
Match the type of burglar with its description:
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Prosecuting serial killers is usually inexpensive and straightforward.
Prosecuting serial killers is usually inexpensive and straightforward.
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What type of crimes does the term 'property offenses' encompass?
What type of crimes does the term 'property offenses' encompass?
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Study Notes
Chat Rights of the Criminal Accused
- The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution to protect the people from a strong central government.
- It served as a compromise between Federalists and anti-Federalists.
- The Bill of Rights originally only applied to the federal government.
- The 14th Amendment extended these rights to state governments.
- Selective Incorporation involves gradually applying parts of the Bill of Rights to state laws.
Selective Incorporation
- Key facts in the 14th Amendment:
- "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."
- States are also restricted from violating the due process of law to citizens.
- The Supreme Court has gradually applied Bill of Rights clauses to state actions.
Protections Against Self-Incrimination
- Fifth Amendment
- "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."
- This prevents forced testimony that could incriminate the accused.
- This does not apply to all situations.
- There are exceptions, including voluntary confessions, civil cases, and situations where someone else is on trial.
- Double jeopardy and immunity are also constitutionally protected under the Fifth Amendment.
Instances When Protections Against Self-Incrimination Don't Apply
- Individuals are not protected when giving testimony before the court.
- A party in a civil case cannot invoke the fifth amendment.
- If another person is on trial, you have no protections in their case.
- Instances where the person is being investigated, but not in a trial, also lose the protection.
- Immunity is a legal process that eliminates the criminal jeopardy and protects against a subpoena in exchange for testimony.
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This quiz explores the rights of criminally accused individuals under the Bill of Rights and their extensions through the 14th Amendment. It highlights key concepts such as selective incorporation and protections against self-incrimination. Test your knowledge on how these laws impact both federal and state jurisdictions.
