CJUS ch 14-15 Flashcards
House arrest is categorized as?
intermediate sanction
What is a reason in favor of using alternatives to incarceration?
It allows people to take greater advantage of counseling options.
Being arrested for burglary would be considered a ______ probation violation.
substantive
Failing to report to your probation officer would be considered a ______ violation.
technical
What is a type of electronic monitoring used in community corrections?
radio frequency
The avoidance of jailtime by someone convicted of a crime with the agreement that certain conditions determined by the court will be followed is known as _________
Probation
John Augustus, a Boston shoe cobbler, is credited as being what?
the “father of probation.”
What would a judge consider when deciding whether a person should be sentenced to probation or parole?
That person has been in prison before.
What is an example of a status offense for a juvenile?
violating curfew
Facilities in which children worked an 8-hour day at various trades while attending at least 4 hours of school were known as ______.
houses of refuge
What is another term for the premise that a defendant is assumed to be not guilty until guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt?
presumption of innocence
In what situation would the doctrine of in loco parentis take hold?
when a juvenile is neglected or abused by their parents
What occurs at a detention hearing?
The judge reviews the case and determines if the juvenile should be detained or released.
When is a juvenile entitled to a trial by jury?
at the discretion of state or local authorities
In what cases would be most likely to be remanded to the adult criminal court?
voluntary manslaughter
Which of the following has been banned in all cases in juvenile courts?
execution
