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Crim Law 14-15

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Purpose/functions of corrections   1.Rehabilitation 2. Restitution 3. Deterrence 4. Incapacitation  
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Subpoena   Court order to appear in court  
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Discovery of evidence   Pretrial process of exchanging information between the opposing sides  
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Due process of law   Fair procedure of legal system  
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Probation   Supervised release from jail  
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Indeterminate sentence   Sentence that is stated as a minimum and maximum term  
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Amendment 6   Trial by jury  
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Number of jurors on a federal court   12  
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A 1038 US Supreme Court decision provided what for individuals involved in federal felony cases?   A lawyer at no charge for those who could not afford one  
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What is the purpose of incapacitation in sentencing?   To remove the offender from society to protect society  
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Amendment 8   Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment  
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Number of states with a death penalty   48  
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Suspended sentence   A sentence issued by the court but not actually served-the individual is released by the court with no conditions attached  
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Definite imprisonment   If you have a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, you can't get out for good behavior  
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Restitution   Money ordered to be paid  
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Job of parole board   Decides if inmate has been rehabilitated or changed  
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Immunity   Grants freedom from prosecution of a particular crime for life  
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Contempt of court   Any act to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the court in the administration of justice  
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