Criminal Justice System:

Question 1

Crime Categories:

Answer 1

• Crime Against Persons
• Crimes Against Property
• Victimless Crimes
• White Collar Crimes
• Organized Crime

Question 2

Types of Defense:

Answer 2

1) Insanity Defense
2) Intoxication Defense
3) Self-Defense

Question 3

Insanity Defense:

Answer 3

Implies that the individual was not of sane mind when committing the alleged crime and unable to comprehend the consequences of his/her actions. Therefore should not be held criminally liable at this time.

Question 4

Intoxication Defense:

Answer 4

Argues that since the individual was intoxicated on a toxic substance, he/she was not fully responsible for the actions committed while under the spell of the substance.

Question 5

Self Defense:

Answer 5

Involves the act of protecting ones self or family from harm. Self defense is the only valid defense when the consequence of the alleged violation is proportionate to the defensive force or act.

Question 6

Types of Crimes:

Answer 6

• Petty Offenses
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies

Question 7

Petty Offenses:

Answer 7

Minor crimes usually punished with a ticket and fine.

-Parking illegally, disturbing the peace.

Question 8

Misdemeanors:

Answer 8

More serious crimes that may be punished by fine or imprisonment up to 1 year. Up to $1,000 fine.
-Vandalism, simple assault, writing bad checks

Question 9

Felonies:

Answer 9

Serious Crimes punishable by lengthy prison sentences or capital punishment (the death penalty)
-Kidnapping, arson, rape, murder, fraud

Question 10

Rights of Accused are listed under which amendments?

Answer 10

5th & 6th Amendment

Question 11

5th Amendment:

Answer 11

• Can not be forced to incriminate ones self
• Right to a Grand Jury
• Cant be tried for same offense of law twice
• Right to due Process (Fair Treatment)

Question 12

6th Amendment:

Answer 12

• Must be told what crimes they have been charged with
• have the right to a speedy and public trial
• have the right to a lawyer
• have the right to question witnesses

Question 13

Double Jeopardy

Answer 13

Cant be tried for the same offense twice according to the 5th amendment

Question 14

Criminal Cases:

Answer 14

• Arrest
• Initial Hearing
• Trial
• Sentencing
• Appeal

Question 15

What percent of plea barging takes place in criminal cases?

Answer 15

90% of cases

Question 16

Who decides if there is enough evidence to hold a trial?

Answer 16

The Grand Jury

Question 17

When is the eligibility for Parole decided?

Answer 17

In the sentencing phase

Question 18

Civil Cases are called?

Answer 18

Lawsuits

Question 19

What do civil cases usually seek?

Answer 19

usually seeks damages (an award of money)

Question 20

Plaintiff: (civil case)

Answer 20

The person who brings up the complaint

Question 21

Defendant: (Civil case)

Answer 21

The person being sued

Question 22

Civil Cases:

Answer 22

1) Filing Suit
2) Trial
3) Jurys Verdict
4) Appeal

Question 23

What is the official notice of a lawsuit received by the defendant?

Answer 23

Summons

Question 24

What happens after the defendant receives the summons?

Answer 24

The defendant will file an answer (formal response to charges or complaint)

Question 25

Pretrial Discovery: (Civil Cases)

Answer 25

Both sides check facts and gather evidence

Question 26

What percent of civil cases resolve without trial?

Answer 26

90% of civil cases

Question 27

Mediation occurs when _____

Answer 27

Each side explains their position to the Arbitractor

Question 28

Civil cases are heard by a jury of how many members?

Answer 28

6-12 people