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RBC 1 Flashcards

1
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3 components of Criminal Justice System

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1: LAW ENFORCEMENT
2: JUDICIAL
3: CORRECTIONS

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7 Primary goals of the criminal justice system are:

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1: guarantee due process of the law
2: prevent crime
3: protect life and property
4: uphold and enforce the law
5: dispense equal justice
6: apprehend offenders
7: assure victims’ rights

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3
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The 3 branches of government are:

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1: executive branch
2: legislative branch
3: judicial branch

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4
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Agencies with law enforcement responsibilities in CA are:

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1: federal
2: State
3: local

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5
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What are the 3 primary and commonly recognized positions of the judicial system?

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1: judges
2: prosecuting attorneys
3: defense attorneys

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6
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What are the different levels of courts in the California court system?

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State Supreme Court
Lower trial courts
Higher courts (appellate courts)

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U. S. Dept of Homeland Security 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
U. S. Marshal Service 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Alcohol,Tobacco, and Firearms Division (ATF)
Secret Service (SS)
U. S. Postal Inspectors (USPS)
Armed Forces Police
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Federal Agencies

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Youth and Correctional Agency 
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Dept. of Fish and Game (F&G)
Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection (DOF)
Dept. of Justice (DOJ)
Dept. of Insurance (DOI)
Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Dept. of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM)
University/College Police Departments
Dept. of Health Services (CDHS)
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State Agencies

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Airport Police
County Marshals
Housing Police
Municipal Police
School District Police
Sheriff’s Departments
Transportation Police
Port Authority Police
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Local Agencies

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10
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Freedom from self-incrimination

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Fifth Amendment

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11
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Freedom from excessive bail

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Eighth Amendment

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12
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Freedom of the press

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First Amendment

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13
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Right to equal protection of the law

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Fourteenth Amendment

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14
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

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Fourth Amendment

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15
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Right to a public trial by an impartial jury

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Sixth Amendment

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16
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Freedom of speech

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First Amendment

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17
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Right to due process

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Fifth Amendment

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18
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Right to be told of charges when arrrsted

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19
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Right to counsel

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Sixth Amendment

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20
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Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

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Eighth Amendment

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21
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(_____) are rquests to a higher court to review or revise decisions made by the lower court.

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Appeals

22
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(______) are referred to as the higher courts of the judicial system; hear appeals from lower trial courts.

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Appellate courts

23
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(______) is taking a person into custody in a case, and in the manner authorized by the law.

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Arrest

24
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(_____) is the legal procedure where the court informs defendants of the nature of the charges against them and of their constitutional rights to have counsel, to plead guilty or not guilty, and to have a jury trial.

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Arraignment

25
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(______) is a security deposited with a competent court or magistrate to ensure that the accused person will appear for trial when summoned.

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Bail

26
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The first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution are know as the:

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Bill of Rights

27
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Any court, civil or criminal, having authority to handle a particular case is called a (______)

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Competent court

28
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A (______) is a written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state.

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Constitution

29
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(_____) is a course of legal proceedings according to the rules and principles which have been established by the government; basic rights of a defendant in judicial proceedings and the requisites for a fair trial.

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Due process

30
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A body of a set number of citizens from within the county who are sworn to receive complaints and accusation in criminal cases; responsible for determining if there is sufficient cause to believe a person has committed a crime and should be made to stand trial.

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Grand jury

31
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(____) An accusation in writing formally charging a person with a crime or public offense.

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Indictment

32
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An officer of the court having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.

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Magistrate

33
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A conditional release from confinement which allows an individual to serve the remainder of a sentence outside of prison.

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Parole

34
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A screening procedure used in felony cases to determine if there is enough evidence to hold a defendant for trial.

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Preliminary hearing

35
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A sentencing option for an individual convicted of a criminal offense.

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Probation

36
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A defendant’s constitutional right to reasonable bail to permit the unhampered preparation of a defense before trial.

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Right to bail

37
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A judgement that is formally pronounced by the court upon a defendant after conviction in a criminal trial.

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Sentencing

38
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A (_____) is a formal examination and determination of issues (law or fact) between parties.

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Trial

39
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(_____) are referred to as the lower courts; receive evidence and consider cases involving criminal activity or civil disputes.

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Trial courts

40
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Means the law is strictly applied in accordance with the literal meaning of the statute, leaving no room for interpretation.

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Letter of the law

40
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Means the law is applied in accordance with the intent of the legislature, the promotion of fairness and justice, and not solely in literal compliance with the words of the statute.

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Spirit of the law

40
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(____) deals with violations of the criminal statutes

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Criminal law

40
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(_____) deals with noncriminal violations of the law or private wrongs committed by one person against another.

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Civil law

40
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A civil wrong is called a (____)

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Tort

40
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A violation of a criminal statute is called a (____)

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Crime

40
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The purpose of civil law is (____)

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Redress, to right a wrong

40
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The purpose of criminal law is to

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Impose punishment, deter criminal behavior, rehabilitation

41
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What are the 3 origins of law found in today’s legal system?

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Constitutional law
Statutory law
Case law

42
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The rules and provisions found in the federal and state constitutions form the basis of modern (_____)

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Constitutional law

43
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The written laws enacted by a legislative body are called (_____)

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Statutory law

44
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(_____) is based upon previous appellate court decisions that are binding on lower court decisions. This principle is known as precedent.

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Case law

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