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Chapter 1 CJ Flashcards

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Courtroom work group -

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All parties in the justice process work together to settle cases efficiently. Remove unnecessary delays and avoid former trials. Most individuals who make it this far in the CJ system are presumed to be guilty. Extensive use of plea bargaining and other trial alternatives. >90% of cases are settled before trial

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Crime control perspective -

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Emphasized control of dangerous offenders and protection of society through harsh punishment. Idea is that if there’s a huge punishment, ppl won’t be committing these problems

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Criminal justice system

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The agencies that dispense justice and the processes by which Justice is carried out. It is a loosely organized collection of agencies. Protects the public, maintains order. Enforcing the law.. Etc. Now includes protecting the country from terrorists.

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Decriminalization -

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The action or process of ceasing to treat something as illegal or as a criminal offense.

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Deinstitutionalization

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The release of institutionalized individuals from institutional care (as in a psychiatric hospital) to care in the community.

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Due process perspective

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Emphasizes individual rights and constitutional safeguards under arbitrary or unfair treatment by CJ officials. Every defendant should receive full share of legal rights granted under law/constitution

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Equal justice perspective

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Concerned with making the system equitable. People should be valued for their current behavior, not past. The process should be structured that every person is treated equally

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Evidence-based justice

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Evidence-based justice is the practice of making decisions in the criminal justice system based on reliable research and data. It aims to improve fairness, efficiency, and effectiveness by prioritizing proven methods over traditional practices.

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Grand jury

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To determine whether the person being investigated by the government shall be tried for a serious federal crime alleged to have been committed within the district where it sits.

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In-presence requirement

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The in-presence requirement refers to a legal condition where an officer must directly witness a crime for certain actions, like making a misdemeanor arrest, to be valid. It ensures that the officer has firsthand observation of the offense before intervening.

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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)

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The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) was a U.S. federal agency established in 1968 to provide funding, training, and support for local and state law enforcement agencies. Its goal was to improve criminal justice practices and reduce crime through research, grants, and the development of programs before it was dissolved in 1982. It granted hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid to local and state justice agencies.

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Miranda warning

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Miranda warnings are the verbal notifications given by police to inform a suspect of their constitutional rights before interrogation. These include the right to remain silent, the warning that anything said can be used against them in court, and the right to legal counsel, whether they can afford it or not.

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Nolle prosequi

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A prosecutor formally decides to discontinue charges against a defendant. It can occur for various reasons, such as insufficient evidence or a desire to prioritize other cases.

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Nonintervention perspective

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Favors least intrusive treatment such as decarceration, diversion, and decriminalization. Concerned about stigma and helping defendants avoid “widening net” of justice

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Rehabilitation perspective

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Views crime as an expression of frustration and anger created by inequality. Controlled by giving people means to improve their life. Counseling programs are emphasized over punishment and deterrence

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Restorative justice perspective

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Focuses on finding peaceful and humanitarian solutions to crime. Stresses peacemaking, not punishment

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Social control

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Social Control is a society’s ability to control individual behavior to serve the bests interests of society

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True Bill

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A true bill is a formal decision made by a grand jury that sufficient evidence exists to charge a person with a crime, leading to an indictment. It indicates that the grand jury believes there’s probable cause to proceed with prosecution.

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About how many people are employed in the U.S. Criminal Justice System?

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2 mil

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What kind of punishments were criminals exposed to before the 19th century?

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come back to this

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How did the Great Depression influence crime rates?

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The great depression led to a sustained increase in criminal activity.

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Is crime higher today than 100 or 200 years ago?

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no

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What was the first police agency ever created?

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London Metropolitan Polce

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What are the 5 unifying principles of evidence-based criminal Justice? Know what each of these means.

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Target Audience, Randomized Experiments, Intervening Factors, Measurement of Success, Cost-effectiveness

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What did the Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1968 do for the criminal justice system?

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It provided for the expenditure of federal funds for state and local crime control efforts. This act helped launch a massive campaign to restructure the justice system. It funded the national institute of law enforcement and criminal justice, which encouraged research and development in criminal justice.

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Target Audience

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Programs must be reaching the right audience. Work with high-risk offenders who have greatest prob of recidivating

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Randomized Experiments

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Whenever possible, random experiments are conducted.

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Intervening Factors

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Living areas, money, all those factors

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Measurement of Success

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Program retention; how long something works for; are potential failures removed; selectivity?

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Cost-effectiveness

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Program might work, but cost cld be too high. In an era of tight budgets, program effectiveness must be balanced with cost. Its not enough for a program to be effective, it must also be efficient.

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What are the three main components of the criminal justice system and what are their main functions

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Police, Courts, and Corrections

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Police

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Investigate crimes and apprehend suspects

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Courts

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Determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, ensure due process is followed, and impose appropriate sentences if the accused is found guilty

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Corrections

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To manage and rehabilitate individuals who have been convicted of crimes.

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What are the three branches of government and how do they relate to justice processes?

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Legislative, Judicial, Executive

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Legislative

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Defines the law by determining what conduct is prohibited and establishes criminal penalties for those who violate the law. It creates appropriations from CJ agencies and acts as a forum for public expression of views on CJ.

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Judicial

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It interests existing laws and determines whether they meet constitutional requirements. It also oversees cj practices and has the power to determine whether existing operations fall within the bounds of state constitution and ultimately US constitution.

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Executive

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Responsible for the day-to-day operation of justice agencies. Does not make or interpret the laws but is trusted with their enforcement. Must create and oversee the agencies of justice, determine their budget, and guide their direction and objectives.

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Legal Factors

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Legal Factors include seriousness of charge, available evidence, prior record

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Extralegal factors

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Race, gender, etc..

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Why does the CJ system work kind of like a conveyor belt, often in an informal fashion (especially regarding the courtroom workgroup).

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Conveyor Belt -At the investigatory stage, police must decide whether to pursue the case or to terminate involvement because insufficient evidence exists to identify a suspect, because the case is considered trivial, or because the victim decides not to press charges. At the bail stage, a decision must be made whether to set bail so high that the defendant remains in custody, to set a moderate bail, or to release the defendant on her own recognizance. Each of these decisions can have a critical effect on the defendant, the justice system, and society. If an error is made, an innocent person may suffer or, conversely, a dangerous individual may be released to continue to prey upon the community.

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About what percentage of cases are handled through plea bargaining?

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Greater than 90

43
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Wedding Cake I

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1st layer - very serious
Or someone very famous does something
Less serious cases are often settled with a plea-bargain between the prosecution and the defense

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Wedding Cake III

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3rd layer - less serious crimes usually 1st time offenders
Dealt with dismissal, plea bargain, reduced charges, a probationary sentence/intermediate sanction such as victim restitution

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Wedding Cake II

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2nd layer - serious felonies (robberies, rape. burglary)
Experienced offenders
Full jury trial and if convicted its a prison sentience

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Wedding Cake IV

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4th layer- made up of millions of misdemeanors (disorderly conduct; shoplifting; public drunkeness)
Cases handled in assembly line fashion
Small fine

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Crime Control

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Emphasized control of dangerous offenders and protection of society through harsh punishment . Idea is that if there’s a huge punishment, ppl won’t be committing these problems

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Due Process

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Emphasizes individual rights and constitutional safeguards under arbitrary or unfair treatment by CJ officials. Every defendant should receive full share of legal rights granted under law/constitution

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Nonintervention

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Favors least intrusive treatment such as decarceration, diversion, and decriminalization . Concerned about stigma and helping defendants avoid “widening net” of justice

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The Equal Justice Perspective

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Concerned with making the system equitable. People should be valued for their current behavior, not past. The process should be structured that every person is treated equally

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The Restorative Justice Perspective

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Focuses on finding peaceful and humanitarian solutions to crime. Stresses peacemaking, not punishment

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What types of ethical dilemmas do police officers face

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Officers have a lot of discretion with who they pull over, who to investigate, how far to investigate, and how much effort is required
Duality can create ethical dilemmas
Officers can and do deprive people of liberty
They also have the right to use physical (sometimes deadly) force

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What types of ethical dilemmas do court actors face

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Ethical concerts do not stop with an arrest
Prosecutors must seek justice for all parties in a criminal matter and should not merely be seeking a conviction

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What types of ethical dilemmas do correction officers face

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Ethical issues also arise when a defendant is convicted. Corrections personnel also face ethical dilemmas
COs have significant coercive power over offenders and should not use excessive force or take advantage of their powerful position

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