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CRJU Questions 1
Exam 1 study questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is adjudication? | The process of a court decision and the end decision |
| What is the ultimate goal of due process? | To ensure innocent people are not convicted |
| How can a defendant be sentenced? | With probation or prison time, concurrent or consectutively |
| What are the problems with UCR? | There are varying definitions for crime at state level. Not all crimes have a victim. |
| What are the seven deadly | Murder Rape Aggravated Sodomy Aggravated Child Molestation Aggravated Sexual Battery Armed Robbery Kidnapping |
| Who does "grab violent crime by the throat" apply to? | Texas Senator Phil Grahm |
| Why aren't all Guilty Pleas accepted? | The defendant could be covering for someone else or could have been coerced to plead guilty. |
| What percentage of all sentences are bargained and why? | 82% To save money |
| Can you plea innocence at an arraignment? | NO |
| In 1930, Congress authorized the ____ to ____. The _____ was designed to implement this program. | 1. UCR 2. Survey Crime 3. FBI |
| Name two sources of crime statistics. | 1. Uniform Crime Report (UCR) 2. National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) |
| What are the different components of the Grand Jury? | Decides if you get into the system 23 members Experte & Secretive Majority rules decision Turn in a True Bill/No Bill Allowed to question witness |
| Why did crime rates increase dramatically during the 1850's and 1880's? | Increased Immigration |
| What is another name for a preliminary hearing? | Probable Cause Hearing |
| How long after the arrest is the first appearance made? | 48 hrs without a warrant 72 hours with a warrant |
| What are the three different kinds of finger prints? | Hoop, arch, and swirl |
| What information is taken in the booking process? | Pictures, finger prints, address, DOB, W&H |
| _____ people arrested are convicted and _____ of those people face at least one year of time in prison. | 1. 1/2 2. 1/4 |
| What are the components of the Criminal Justice system? | Police (Executive Branch) Courts (Judicial Branch) Corrections (Legislative Branch) |
| When are the Miranda Rights applicable? | Before questioning |
| Do Criminal Justice & Criminology mean the same thing? | NO |
| What constitutes an arrest? | The inability to leave |
| What are the two system models of the CJS? | Consensus and conflict |
| Name two Individual Rights Advocate organizations | ACLU NAACP |
| What are three reasons a person may not be eligible for a bond? | Up for death penalty Flight risk Danger to the public |
| Why did traditional crime rates increase in the 70's & 80's? | More crimes were reports |
| How could you be released from jail? | Bail Release on recognition Bond |
| What happened in 1992 & 1993 that made people begin to criticize the police? | '92: Beating of Rodney King '93: 71 Followers of Daniel Koresh burned to death in Waco, Texas |
| What is the difference between probation and parole? | Probation: Instead of prison Parole: After prison |
| What is the most influential source of public information on crime? | The news |
| What two incidents in the mid/late 90's made people want to crack down on crime? | '95: Oklahoma Federal Building Bombing '99: Columbia High School Massacre |
| Are Part 1 or Part 2 offenses more serious? | Part 1 |
| What was the last offense to be added to Part 1 offenses? | Arson |
| Why are most vehicle thefts reported? | Most insurance companies require a police report before they reimburse you |
| What is the clearance rate for vehicle theft? | 12% |
| What are the two different kinds of assault? | Simple & Aggravated |
| What is the different between simple and aggravated assault? | Simple assaults are misdemeanors and aggravated assaults are felonies |
| What is Larceny? | Theft |
| What are the three classifications for burglary? | Forcible Entry Unlawful entry with no force Attempted forcible entry |
| What is the difference between robberies and burglaries? | Robberies are personal crimes, burglary is a property crime |
| When and where do most burglaries take place? | In vacant homes during the day |
| When are businesses usually burglarized? | At night |
| What is the clearance rate for burglaries? | 12% |
| What are Dark Figure Crimes? | Crimes that aren't reported because they were buried under a more serious offense |
| What does Georgia law say about rape? | Rape of a male is not recognized, but spousal rape is |
| How is clearance rate determined? | Arrest without judicial disposition |
| What are the part 1 offences? | Murder, Forcible rape, Date rape, Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Larceny/Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson. |
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