Chapters 1&2 Flashcards
Most common police calls
Parking violation...12.5% Noninjury traffic...6.8% Citizen assistance...6.7% Gate alarm...6.6% Found property...6.3% Stolen vehicle recovery...5.7% Traffic hazard...5.3%
Institution of Social control
Organization that persuades people to abide by the dominant values of society
2012 how much money was spend on the criminal justice system
$265 billion
In 2012 how much did how much did the CJ system cost each citizen
$844
Entrapment
Being set up to commit a crime
Juvenile status(age
18
When does a suspect become a defendant
If warrant is issued or indictment is found(when they have to defend themselves)
Summary Trial
Show up for misdemeanor or ordinance violation
Arraignment
Pretrial stage to hear info and allow a plea
What percent of defendants plead guilty
95%
5 types of punishment
- fines
- Probation
- Intermediate punishment
- Imprisonment
- Death
Undercriminalization
The argument that some very harmful actions should be criminal
Under what age can you not be charged as an adult
7
malainse
“wrong in themselves” Characterized by universality and timelessness EX: Rape and murder
mala prohibita
Illegal because laws define them as so. Lack universality and timelessness EX: trespassing and gambling