Criminal Justice Sytem Flashcards
In our judicial system a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty beyond _______________.
A reasonable doubt
A __________ crime is a crime of a serious nature usually punishable by fines, prison sentences, or in some states, death.
a. Serious
b. Felony
c. Capitol
d. Major
b. Felony
A __________ crime is less serious and is punishable by fines and / or jail sentences.
a. Misdemeanor
b. Civil
c. Minor
d. Miscreant
a. Misdemeanor
A private security officer must read a suspect of their Miranda rights before questioning them about a crime.
True or False?
False
Reasonable suspicion is the standard of proof necessary to make an arrest.
True or False?
False
A juvenile may be found guilty by a jury in a criminal trial.
True or False?
True
Match the following felony crimes to the correct definition.
- Murder ___
- Robbery ___
- Rape ___
- Aggravated Assault ___
- Aggravated Battery ___
- Burglary ___
- Theft ___
a. Intentionally causing great bodily harm to another person
b. Without authority entering any structure with the intent to commit a theft, felony or sexual battery
c. intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm with a deadly weapon
d. Taking property with a value greater than $1,000 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of its use
e. Taking property from another by force or threat
f. The killing of a human being
g. Sexual intercourse with a person who does not consent
- Murder f
- Robbery e
- Rape g
- Aggravated Assault c
- Aggravated Battery a
- Burglary b
- Theft d
Match the following misdemeanor crimes to the correct definition.
- Assault ___
- Battery ___
- Theft ___
- Vandalism ___
- Trespass ___
a. Taking property with a value less than $1,000 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of its use
b. Willfully damaging any property
c. Intentionally threatening or attempting to do bodily harm to another
d. Intentionally causing bodily harm to another
e. entering or Manning in an area when not authorized to be there
- Assault c
- Battery d
- Theft a
- Vandalism b
- Trespass e
An offense committed by a child under 10, even if it would constitute a crime if given it by an adult is considered a:
a. Delinquent child
b. Child in need of care
c. Juvenile offender
d. None of the above
b. Child in need of care
Match the following criminal justice terms with the correct definition.
- Charges ___
- Crime ___
- Plea ___
- Probable Cause ___
- Evidence of
a. Any positive or negative act in violation of local, state, or federal law
b. A formal answer to a criminal charge made by the accused
c. state of facts found to exist which would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been committed and that a particular person is responsible for that crime
d. The crimes with which a person is accused
e. verbal or physical material that is submitted to the court that is offered as proof or helps determine facts
- Charges d
- Crime a
- Plea b
- Probable Cause c
- Evidence e
A (NTA) maybe issue to a suspect and lieu of arresting them in a __________ case.
a. Felony
b. Misdemeanor
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B
b. Misdemeanor
