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What occurs when a judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial?
What occurs when a judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial?
What is the term for the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought?
What is the term for the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought?
Which of the following is an example of a property crime?
Which of the following is an example of a property crime?
What is the criminal defense that claims mental illness or defect that prevents understanding of right and wrong?
What is the criminal defense that claims mental illness or defect that prevents understanding of right and wrong?
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What is the judicial determination of punishment called?
What is the judicial determination of punishment called?
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What is the purpose of punishment that aims to reform the offender?
What is the purpose of punishment that aims to reform the offender?
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What is the primary difference between simple assault and aggravated assault?
What is the primary difference between simple assault and aggravated assault?
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Which type of theft involves taking property from a person or a place?
Which type of theft involves taking property from a person or a place?
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What type of behavior is considered disorderly conduct?
What type of behavior is considered disorderly conduct?
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What is an example of vandalism?
What is an example of vandalism?
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What is the primary difference between theft and vandalism?
What is the primary difference between theft and vandalism?
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What is an example of disorderly conduct?
What is an example of disorderly conduct?
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Study Notes
Criminal Procedure
- Investigation: Gathering evidence to determine if a crime has been committed
- Arrest: Taking a person into custody for allegedly committing a crime
- Charging: Formal accusation of a crime, usually by a prosecutor
- Preliminary Hearing: Judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
- Trial: Presentation of evidence to a judge or jury to determine guilt or innocence
- Appeal: Review of a trial court's decision by a higher court
Crimes Against Persons
- Murder: Unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought
- Manslaughter: Unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought
- Assault: Unlawful attempt to harm another person
- Battery: Unlawful physical contact with another person
- Kidnapping: Unlawful restraint or transportation of a person against their will
- Rape: Unlawful sexual intercourse with another person without consent
Property Crimes
- Larceny: Unlawful taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive
- Burglary: Unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime
- Robbery: Taking of property from another person using force or threat of force
- Forgery: Making or altering a writing with the intent to defraud
- Embezzlement: Fraudulent conversion of property by a person entrusted with it
Criminal Defenses
- Insanity: Claim of mental illness or defect that prevents understanding of right and wrong
- Self-Defense: Use of force to protect oneself from harm
- Duress: Coercion or threat that negates free will
- Mistake of Fact: Honest and reasonable mistake about a fact
- Entrapment: Inducement by a government agent to commit a crime
Punishment And Sentencing
- Punishment: Penalty imposed on a person found guilty of a crime
- Sentencing: Judicial determination of punishment
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Types of Sentencing:
- Incarceration: Confinement in a prison or jail
- Probation: Supervised release into the community
- Fines: Monetary penalty
- Restitution: Compensation to the victim
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Purposes of Punishment:
- Retribution: Punishment as a form of revenge
- Deterrence: Punishment as a warning to others
- Rehabilitation: Punishment aimed at reforming the offender
Criminal Procedure
- Investigation involves gathering evidence to determine if a crime has been committed
- Arrest involves taking a person into custody for allegedly committing a crime
- Charging is a formal accusation of a crime, usually by a prosecutor
- Preliminary hearing is a judge's determination of whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
- Trial is the presentation of evidence to a judge or jury to determine guilt or innocence
- Appeal is a review of a trial court's decision by a higher court
Crimes Against Persons
- Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought
- Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought
- Assault is an unlawful attempt to harm another person
- Battery is an unlawful physical contact with another person
- Kidnapping is the unlawful restraint or transportation of a person against their will
- Rape is an unlawful sexual intercourse with another person without consent
Property Crimes
- Larceny is the unlawful taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive
- Burglary is the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime
- Robbery is the taking of property from another person using force or threat of force
- Forgery is the making or altering a writing with the intent to defraud
- Embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of property by a person entrusted with it
Criminal Defenses
- Insanity is a claim of mental illness or defect that prevents understanding of right and wrong
- Self-Defense is the use of force to protect oneself from harm
- Duress is coercion or threat that negates free will
- Mistake of Fact is an honest and reasonable mistake about a fact
- Entrapment is the inducement by a government agent to commit a crime
Punishment And Sentencing
- Punishment is a penalty imposed on a person found guilty of a crime
- Sentencing is the judicial determination of punishment
- Incarceration is confinement in a prison or jail
- Probation is supervised release into the community
- Fines are a monetary penalty
- Restitution is compensation to the victim
- Purposes of Punishment include Retribution, Deterrence, and Rehabilitation
Non-Fatal Offences
- Assault is defined as intentionally causing harm or the threat of harm to another person, and can include physical contact, verbal threats, or intimidation.
- There are two degrees of assault: simple assault (minor physical harm or threat of harm) and aggravated assault (serious physical harm or threat of harm with a weapon).
- Examples of assault include punching, pushing, slapping, or threatening someone with a weapon.
Theft
- Theft is defined as the unauthorized taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
- Types of theft include larceny (taking property from a person or a place), embezzlement (theft by a person in a position of trust), shoplifting (taking merchandise from a store), and burglary (breaking and entering into a property to commit theft).
- Examples of theft include stealing a bike, taking money from a wallet, or taking goods from a store without paying.
Vandalism
- Vandalism is defined as the intentional destruction or damage of public or private property.
- Examples of vandalism include graffiti or tagging, breaking windows or damaging buildings, and damaging or destroying vehicles.
- Specific examples of vandalism include spray-painting a wall, breaking a storefront window, or keying a car.
Disorderly Conduct
- Disorderly conduct is defined as behavior that disturbs the peace and tranquility of the public.
- Examples of disorderly conduct include unreasonable noise, fighting or brawling, using abusive language, and disrupting a public gathering or meeting.
- Specific examples of disorderly conduct include shouting in a public place, fighting with someone in a bar, or disrupting a city council meeting.
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This quiz covers the stages of criminal procedure, from investigation to appeal. Test your knowledge of the steps involved in the criminal justice process.
