Chapter 1 Lecture Notes Flashcards
the enforcement. by police, courts & correctional institutes, of obedience of laws
Criminal Justice
Three components of the Criminal Justice System
Police, Courts, Corrections
The system works together well, Smooth & Coordinated, Assembly line precision
Consensus Model
Goals of individual agencies conflict, uncoordinated
Conflict Model
Interests of Safety& order in society take precedent over individual rights
Crime Control Perspective
Protection of personal freedoms within the criminal justice process as well as protection of abuse
Due Process Perspective
Violent Crimes (Murder, Sexual Assault, Assault/battery, Robbery)
Crimes Against Persons
Property Crimes (Larceny/Theft, Burglary)
Crimes against Property
Theft with Assault or Threat of Assault
Robbery
Theft with no Assault or Threat of Assault
Burglary
Victimless Crimes (Drug Use, Prostitution, Gambling)
Crimes Against Public Order
Tax invation, Fraud, Embezzelment
White Collar Crimes
Needed for Police Investigation
Reasonable Suspicion
Need for arrests, search warrants, preliminary hearings, and court motions
Probable Cause
to reach a verdict in a criminal trial
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt