Criminal Justice Theories Quiz
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What does the term 'affirmative defense' refer to in legal contexts?

  • A defense that requires the defendant to prove their claim (correct)
  • A defense that admits guilt but argues for mitigated sentencing
  • A request for a jury to disregard certain evidence
  • A strategy that completely denies all claims against the defendant

    • Which of the following best describes the 'policeman at the elbow test'?

  • A method to evaluate legal accountability in children
  • A test determining if a suspect is intoxicated
  • A psychological evaluation to measure impulse control
  • An assessment of whether a person would commit a crime if a police officer were present (correct)

    • What is the main focus of the deterrence perspective in criminal justice?

  • To provide rehabilitative services to offenders
  • To establish a moral framework for law enforcement
  • To assess the psychological state of offenders
  • To prevent crime by instilling fear of punishment (correct)

    • In the context of diminished responsibility, the term 'irresistible impulse' refers to?

    <p>A sudden and uncontrollable urge to commit a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard is associated with the Durham test?

    <p>The assessment of legal insanity based on mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Retribution or Just Deserts

    • Focuses on punishment as a means of balancing the scales of justice.
    • The offender deserves punishment commensurate with the harm caused.

    Deterrence Perspective

    • Aims to prevent future crime by making the consequences of criminal activity undesirable.
    • Two types:
      • General Deterrence: Deters the general public from committing crimes.
      • Specific Deterrence: Deters the individual offender from re-offending.

    Irresistible Impulse

    • A legal defense that argues a defendant was unable to control their actions due to a mental defect or disease.
    • Defendant lacked the capacity to choose between right and wrong.

    Volitional Capacity

    • Refers to the ability to make conscious and deliberate choices.

    Policeman at the Elbow Test

    • A hypothetical test used to assess whether a defendant could have resisted the urge to commit a crime.
    • If the defendant could have resisted the impulse even with a policeman at their elbow, they are deemed to have had volitional capacity.

    Product Test

    • Also known as the Durham Standard.
    • A legal test used to determine if a defendant's criminal behavior was a product of a mental defect or disease.
    • If the criminal behavior was a product of mental illness, the defendant may be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

    Affirmative Defense

    • A defendant's admission of committing the crime but asserting a legal justification or excuse for their actions.
    • Examples include:
      • Self-defense
      • Duress
      • Insanity
      • Entrapment
    • Can be a complete defense to a criminal charge, leading to acquittal.

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    This quiz evaluates your understanding of key theories in criminal justice, including retribution, deterrence, and the legal implications of mental incapacity. Test your knowledge on topics such as the irresistibility of impulse and volitional capacity within the context of crime and punishment.

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