Legal Proceedings Quiz

What is the term for an offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult?

Status offense

What is the responsibility of proving facts in a case called?

Burden of Proof

What is the conditional release of a prisoner before the end of a prison term called?

Parole

What is the study of crime called?

Criminology Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical area or subject matter over which particular courts or law enforcement agencies have power called?

Jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of prisoners per 100,000 population called?

Incarceration rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the party in a lawsuit who sues the other party called?

Plantiff Signup and view all the answers

What is the committing of future crimes by offenders with previous convictions called?

Recidivism Signup and view all the answers

What is an attorney’s initial questioning of his or her own witness called?

Direct examination Signup and view all the answers

What is prosecutorial discretion?

The prosecutor's authority to decide what charges to bring and how to pursue a criminal case Signup and view all the answers

What is a determinate sentence?

A prison sentence for a specific length of time, for example 'five years.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the Age of Majority?

The age a person is considered an adult for legal purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is a victimless crime?

Crimes, such as prostitution and possession of illegal drugs, in which everyone is involved by choice Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-examination?

The questioning of the opponent’s witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is a parole board responsible for?

Determining when prisoners may be released on parole Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fitness hearing in Juvenile Court?

To determine whether a juvenile should be tried in adult court Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'incorrigible'?

A term describing juveniles who cannot be controlled by their parents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bail in the legal system?

A pre-trial procedure permitting an arrestee to stay out of jail by depositing a set of money as security for appearing at trial Signup and view all the answers