Final exam review Flashcards
(28 cards)
What amendment it your right to have bail?
8th Amendment
What amendment is right to an attorney? who appoints attorney?
- 6th amendment
- court appoints
Where did correctional facilities originate? Founder?
- Pennsylvania
- William Penn (“PEN”itentiary)
Argument to reduce charges? Who can NOT argue?
- Plea bargain
- victim has no say
What Amendment makes cyber crime difficult to prosecute?
1st Amendment (freedom of speech)
How much evidence is needed to convict an adult? A juvenile?
A- beyond reasonable doubt
J- preponderance evidence
Misdemeanor and traffic violations go to what court?
courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Drugs, mental health, and domestic violence go to what court?
Specialized courts
Serious felony cases go to what court?
courts of general jurisdiction
Who is responsible for probation authority?
the court
What does Judge do if given a pre sentence report prior to sentencing?
Uses the background info to make good decision
Who most commonly is responsible for women being molested in prison? Is it reported?
Male staff members and it is usually not reported
When is someone in pretrial detention?
not eligible for bail or cant make bail
what 3 procedures follow an arrest?
- complaint
- arraignment
- indictment
Specific deterrence?
Severe punishment so that convicted felon will not repeat
General deterrence?
Fear of committing crime after seeing someone else get punished
Consecutive vs concurrent sentences?
consecutive is one after another while concurrent is at the same time until biggest violation is finished
What’s an Auburn/congregate system?
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)
If a mother is sent to jail, then where is her child usually sent?
Family member or to a friend
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?
Qualified immunity
what does patriot act expand?
- Wire taps
- search warrants
- pen/trap orders
- subpoenas
- definition of terrorism and foreign intelligence surveillance act
Primary terrorism defense in America?
Homeland security
Why is the law lenient on juveniles?
It’s assumed that the child doesn’t know any better so the law wishes to help instead of hurt
What happens if an offender gets plea/probation and re-offends?
Probation is terminated and they are given original sentence before plea
