Quiz #1 Flashcards
Our definition of a crime is an act or an omission prohibited by law
False
Consensus model
The model of criminal Justice that assumes the various parts of the justice system work either by designed to achieve the wider purpose of justice
Our definition of probable causes: facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been or is about to be committed
True
What is a trial in which the judge determines guilt or innocence?
Bench trial
The burden of proof in a civil case is proof beyond a reasonable doubt
False
The two main sources of criminal justice stayed in the united states are
Uniform crime report and national crime victimization survey
Crime rates are more reliable way to measure crime the raw numbers
True
Classification scheme used in the study and description of criminal behavior is a
Crime typology
The four sources of criminal law discussed in class were Constitution, statues, court decisions, administrative regulations
True
When Congress authorize a survey of crime America which federal agency was assigned the task of implementing a program to carry out the survey
Department of policy and management
The two main types of criminal law discuss in class were substantive and procedural
True
What is the main purpose of tort law
Compensate the plaintiff
The three types of damages in civil cases are actual compensatory and punitive
True
The Latin term that means the roller precedent or judges following previous decision is known as
Stare decisis
Mala in se things wrong because the law says so
False
Jurisdiction vagueness and repeal/amendment of the statue are examples of
Limits on criminal law
The United States has three levels of criminal justice local state and federal
False
The two main goals of due process are?
Accuracy and fairness
The two of the three main elements of a crime discussed in class were mens rea and actus reus
True
The three main categories of crimes discussed in class were:
Felonies misdemeanors and infractions/offenses
Civil justice consists of activities and procedures having to do with private rights and relationships
True
The scientific study of the causes and prevention of crime in the rehabilitation and punishment of offenders is known as?
Criminology
The crime control model emphasizes:
The efficient arrest and conviction of criminal justice offenders
Evidence-based practice is a crime fighting strategy using methods that have been scientifically tested and are based on social science research
True
A minor violation of state statute or local ordinance punishable by fine or other penalty or if I specified usually limited term of incarceration is known as:
Infraction
Part one offenses are those crimes which have to occur first in order for a more serious crime can be committed
False
Bernie Madoff’s operation of a Ponzi scheme is an example of?
White-collar crime
Crimes against the elderly crimes against women stocking and hate crime fall under which category
Crimes typologies
Statutory law and caselaw are the foundations of?
Criminal law
Transnational organized crime is unlawful activity that is undertaken and supported by organized crime groups across state lines
False
Jurisprudence is the part of the law that defines crimes and specifies punishments
False
The body of judicial president historically built on the go reasoning and passenger potations of statutory laws that serves as a guide to decision-making especially in the courts is known as statutory law
False
The only crime mentioned in the Constitution of United States is:
Treason
The Latin term meaning guilty mind is:
Mens rea
Ex post facto means:
After-the-fact
The Latin term that demonstrates facts that show a crime has occurred is:
Corpus delecti
The insanity defense is used often and is usually successful
False
What period of American history was not associated with an increase in crime rates
Post World War II- 1960’s
A common law and constitutional prohibition against a second trial for the same offense is known as entrapment
False
The M’Naghten Rule is used to determine what?
A criminal defendants insanity
