Final exam review

Question 1

What amendment it your right to have bail?

Answer 1

8th Amendment

Question 2

What amendment is right to an attorney? who appoints attorney?

Answer 2

• 6th amendment

- court appoints

Question 3

Where did correctional facilities originate? Founder?

Answer 3

• Pennsylvania

- William Penn (“PEN”itentiary)

Question 4

Argument to reduce charges? Who can NOT argue?

Answer 4

• Plea bargain

- victim has no say

Question 5

What Amendment makes cyber crime difficult to prosecute?

Answer 5

1st Amendment (freedom of speech)

Question 6

How much evidence is needed to convict an adult? A juvenile?

Answer 6

A- beyond reasonable doubt

J- preponderance evidence

Question 7

Misdemeanor and traffic violations go to what court?

Answer 7

courts of Limited Jurisdiction

Question 8

Drugs, mental health, and domestic violence go to what court?

Answer 8

Specialized courts

Question 9

Serious felony cases go to what court?

Answer 9

courts of general jurisdiction

Question 10

Who is responsible for probation authority?

Answer 10

the court

Question 11

What does Judge do if given a pre sentence report prior to sentencing?

Answer 11

Uses the background info to make good decision

Question 12

Who most commonly is responsible for women being molested in prison? Is it reported?

Answer 12

Male staff members and it is usually not reported

Question 13

When is someone in pretrial detention?

Answer 13

not eligible for bail or cant make bail

Question 14

what 3 procedures follow an arrest?

Answer 14

• complaint
• arraignment
• indictment

Question 15

Specific deterrence?

Answer 15

Severe punishment so that convicted felon will not repeat

Question 16

General deterrence?

Answer 16

Fear of committing crime after seeing someone else get punished

Question 17

Consecutive vs concurrent sentences?

Answer 17

consecutive is one after another while concurrent is at the same time until biggest violation is finished

Question 18

What’s an Auburn/congregate system?

Answer 18

New york prison system in 19th century, prisoners were separated at night and worked in groups during the day (silence was key to prevent problems)

Question 19

If a mother is sent to jail, then where is her child usually sent?

Answer 19

Family member or to a friend

Question 20

What is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from liability if their conduct did not violate clearly established civil rights that a reasonable person would know about?

Answer 20

Qualified immunity

Question 21

what does patriot act expand?

Answer 21

• Wire taps
• search warrants
• pen/trap orders
• subpoenas
• definition of terrorism and foreign intelligence surveillance act

Question 22

Primary terrorism defense in America?

Answer 22

Homeland security

Question 23

Why is the law lenient on juveniles?

Answer 23

It’s assumed that the child doesn’t know any better so the law wishes to help instead of hurt

Question 24

What happens if an offender gets plea/probation and re-offends?

Answer 24

Probation is terminated and they are given original sentence before plea

Question 25

What is furlough?

Answer 25

correctional policy that allows inmates to leave the institution for vocational or educational training, for employment or to maintain family ties

Question 26

name and describe the 2 strategies to control corporate crime?

Answer 26

• Civil law- economic sanctions, and civil penalties

- criminal law- deterrence

Question 27

3 types of cyber crime?

Answer 27

cyber: theft, vandalism, warfare

Question 28

juvenile delinquent vs status offender?

Answer 28

• JD- criminal act by a minor under a certain age limit

- SO- noncriminal acts that are prohibited by minors (skipping school, running from home)