Crim Law 14-15 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Purpose/functions of corrections | 1.Rehabilitation 2. Restitution 3. Deterrence 4. Incapacitation |
Subpoena | Court order to appear in court |
Discovery of evidence | Pretrial process of exchanging information between the opposing sides |
Due process of law | Fair procedure of legal system |
Probation | Supervised release from jail |
Indeterminate sentence | Sentence that is stated as a minimum and maximum term |
Amendment 6 | Trial by jury |
Number of jurors on a federal court | 12 |
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 |
What is the purpose of incapacitation in sentencing? | To remove the offender from society to protect society |
Amendment 8 | Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment |
Number of states with a death penalty | 48 |
Suspended sentence | A sentence issued by the court but not actually served-the individual is released by the court with no conditions attached |
Definite imprisonment | If you have a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, you can't get out for good behavior |
Restitution | Money ordered to be paid |
Job of parole board | Decides if inmate has been rehabilitated or changed |
Immunity | Grants freedom from prosecution of a particular crime for life |
Contempt of court | Any act to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the court in the administration of justice |
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