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What is the main purpose of 'deterrence' in the context of the criminal justice system?
What is the main purpose of 'deterrence' in the context of the criminal justice system?
- To prevent future crimes (correct)
- To compensate victims
- To punish criminals
- To rehabilitate offenders
What is the term for a court order that requires a person to be brought before a court to determine if they are being legally detained?
What is the term for a court order that requires a person to be brought before a court to determine if they are being legally detained?
- Summons
- Writ of certiorari
- Writ of habeas corpus (correct)
- Subpoena
How many justices must agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?
How many justices must agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?
- At least 4 (correct)
- A simple majority
- A majority
- All 9 justices
What is the term for a higher court sending a case back to a lower court for further proceedings?
What is the term for a higher court sending a case back to a lower court for further proceedings?
What is the difference between criminal and civil court?
What is the difference between criminal and civil court?
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
What is the primary purpose of using force for law enforcement?
What is the primary purpose of using force for law enforcement?
What is an example of a less lethal option in the use of force continuum?
What is an example of a less lethal option in the use of force continuum?
What is the concept of 'Objective Reasonableness' in the context of use of force?
What is the concept of 'Objective Reasonableness' in the context of use of force?
What is the purpose of 'restitution' in restorative justice?
What is the purpose of 'restitution' in restorative justice?
What is the significance of the Walnut Street jail in the history of corrections?
What is the significance of the Walnut Street jail in the history of corrections?
What is the main difference between a jail and a prison?
What is the main difference between a jail and a prison?
What is the primary purpose of a Grand Jury?
What is the primary purpose of a Grand Jury?
What is the primary role of a probation officer?
What is the primary role of a probation officer?
What is the main difference between a right and a privilege in the context of parole?
What is the main difference between a right and a privilege in the context of parole?
What is the primary purpose of an intermediate sanction?
What is the primary purpose of an intermediate sanction?
What is the significance of the case In re Gault?
What is the significance of the case In re Gault?
What is the primary role of the field staff of the parole department?
What is the primary role of the field staff of the parole department?
