[CJ] Chapter 2: The Criminal Justice System (Bolded)

Question 1

Investigation

Answer 1

The first stage of the criminal justice system, and as usually conducted by police officers.

Question 2

Adjudication

Answer 2

The second stage of the criminal justice system, where opposing parties attempt to find the defendant guilty or not guilty.

Question 3

Sentencing

Answer 3

The final stage of the criminal justice system. If the defendant is found not guilty, this stage is skipped.

Question 4

Arraignment

Answer 4

A defendant’s first appearance in front of a judge and the beginning of the adjudication stage. The defendant is presented with the charges against them.

Question 5

Prosecutor

Answer 5

The attorney who represents the state in a criminal proceeding. They decide whether there’s enough evidence to bring a defendant to trial.

Question 6

Defendant

Answer 6

The person accused of a crime.

Question 7

Defense Attorney

Answer 7

The lawyer responsible for the defendant.

Question 8

Voir Dire

Answer 8

The process for jury selection. (The prosecutor and defense attorney participates in the selection)

Question 9

Hung Jury

Answer 9

When a criminal trail jury does not reach a unanimous verdict.

Question 10

Verdict

Answer 10

The final decision of the jury.

Question 11

Convict

Answer 11

To find a criminal defendant guilty.

Question 12

Acquit

Answer 12

To find a criminal defendant NOT guilty.

Question 13

Recidivism

Answer 13

A term used to describe convicted criminals who, after serving time in prison, reoffend (commits further crimes).