Criminal Justice Processes Quiz

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What is probable cause?

Right to give law informant to make arrests search or seizures

What is the legal standard that must be met before a police officer can stop and frisk a person?

Reasonable suspicion

What is the burden of proof?

The requirement to provide evidence

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

To see if the case has enough evidence to proceed Signup and view all the answers

What is a bench trial?

When they waive the right to have a jury present Signup and view all the answers

What is a plea bargain?

Arguments for and against play bargain Signup and view all the answers

Double jeopardy means that a person can be tried for the same crime twice.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of steps in the criminal justice system?

Booking, arraignment, pretrial activities, trial, sentencing Signup and view all the answers

What is restitution?

May be required to pay for whatever loss/injury was caused to the victim Signup and view all the answers

What is a contingency fee?

You pay only if you win a law suet Signup and view all the answers

What is a retainer fee?

You pay for the services of a lawyer Signup and view all the answers

What is deterrence?

Is a punishment that will discourage other people from committing the same crime Signup and view all the answers

What is incapacitation?

The criminal is physically separated from the community to protect the people Signup and view all the answers

What is parole?

The release of a convicted person from prison before his or her entire sentence has been served Signup and view all the answers

What are aggravated circumstances?

Factors that suggest the dependent deserves a more severe punishment Signup and view all the answers

What are mitigating circumstances?

Factors that suggest the dependent deserves a less severe punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is a jail?

re run by cities and counties/parishes Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically held in a jail?

Detain people awaiting trial and to hold mental patients, drug addicts, alcoholics, juvenile offenders, and felons on a temporary basis before being transferred to other facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a status offense?

A crime that is committed by a person under the age of 16 Signup and view all the answers

What is a delinquent crime?

A crime that is committed by a person under the age of 16 Signup and view all the answers

What is preventative detention?

The detention a delinquent is put under to prevent said delinquent from committing another crime if there is a risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a deposition?

A recorded statement made under oath, typically for use in a legal proceeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the USA PATRIOT Act?

Increased the authority of the FBICIA and Department of Justice to track Internet communications, install telephone and computer wiretaps, obtain search warrants for voicemail and email messages, and access personal, educational, medical, and financial information Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department of Homeland Security?

To better coordinate anti-terrorism activities across the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the Protect America Act?

The government's power to listen on the telephone conversations, read emails monitor Randomized bank transactions and inspect faxes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Probable Cause and Arrest

Probable cause is needed for law enforcement to make arrests or seizures.

Stop and Frisk

With reasonable suspicion, police can stop and frisk a person.

Burden of Proof

The need to provide evidence.

Grand Jury

A jury decides if there's enough evidence to proceed with a case.

Bench Trial

A trial without a jury, if a defendant chooses.

Arguments in a Trial

Arguments presented for and against, in a case.

Double Jeopardy

Cannot be tried for the same crime twice.

Criminal Justice System Process

The order of events in criminal cases, from booking to sentencing.

Restitution

A financial obligation to compensate the victim for losses.

Contingency Fees

Lawyer's fees based on winning a case.

Retainer Fees

Attorney fees paid upfront.

Lawyer Fees

Payment for legal services.

Retribution

Punishment motivated by revenge for wrongdoing.

Deterrence

Punishments used to discourage similar crimes.

Incapacitation

Separating a criminal from the public to protect others.

Parole

Early release from prison before the full sentence.

Aggravating Circumstances

Factors that make a crime more severe.

Mitigating Circumstances

Factors that lessen the severity of a crime.

Jail

Short-term detention facility in cities and counties.

Prison

Long-term confinement facility operated by government.

Status Offense

Act that's a crime only because of a person's status, like age.

Delinquent Crime

A crime committed by someone under 16.

Preventative Detention

To prevent further criminal activity by a delinquent.

Deposition

Legal testimony under oath.

USA Patriot Act

Expanded surveillance powers for law enforcement.

Department of Homeland Security

Coordinating anti-terrorism efforts.

Protect America Act

Allows the government to monitor communications, financial transactions and inspect fax machines.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in the criminal justice system, including probable cause, burden of proof, and the roles of juries and trials. This quiz will cover various elements such as arrest procedures, interpersonal legal fees, and the overarching process from an arrest to sentencing.