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
