Unit 1

Question 1

Criminology

Answer 1

The study of crime and criminal behavior, the explanation for that behavior, and their treatment.

Question 2

18th Century Criminology

Answer 2

Start of advocation for criminal rehabilitation

Question 3

19th Century Criminology

Answer 3

Scientific methods/theories being used
-Biological
-Psychological
-Sociological

Question 4

20th Century Criminology

Answer 4

Multifactorial approach used, which includes;
- Forensics
- Psychology
- Case Histories
- Field investigation
- Official records

Question 5

Civil law vs Criminal law

Answer 5

Civil law- Handles offenses against individuals; civil dispute

Criminal law- Handles offenses against society; government prosecution

Question 6

Intent vs Motive

Answer 6

Intent- Did they intend to act out; was it premeditated?

Motive- The reasoning behind the crime

Question 7

Crime

Answer 7

An act or failure to act that society says must be punished

Question 8

Actus Rea

Answer 8

The action/ conduct of the accused

Question 9

Mens rea

Answer 9

The intention or knowledge of wrong doing

Question 10

Affidavit

Answer 10

Sworn statement/ oath

Question 11

Affiant

Answer 11

Present evidence to the judge

Question 12

Probable Cause

Answer 12

Evidence that a crime has been, will be, or is being committed

Question 13

Plea

Answer 13

Formal Statement made by the defendant in regards to their innocence- “Guilty or Not Guilty”

Question 14

Verdict

Answer 14

Courts determination if a defendant is Guilty or Not Guilty

Question 15

Defense

Answer 15

Information used to negate charges

Question 16

Felony

Answer 16

An offense punished by imprisonment

Question 17

Misdemeanor

Answer 17

Less serious than a felony; up to one year imprisonment

Question 18

Infraction

Answer 18

A fine, ticket, etc

Question 19

M.O.

Answer 19

“Modus operandi”- the offender’s step by step process for committing the crime

Question 20

GBMI

Answer 20

Guilty but Mentally Ill- Helps convict someone, but also gets them treatment

Question 21

NGRI

Answer 21

Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (rare) - Defendant does not know difference between right and wrong

Question 22

4th Amendment

Answer 22

Protection from unreasonable search

Question 23

5th Amendment

Answer 23

-No self incrimination
-No double jeopardy

Question 24

6th Amendment

Answer 24

• Right to an attorney
• Speedy trial
• Jury of peers

Question 25

8th Amendment

Answer 25

-No excessive bails/ fines
-Punishment must fit crime
-No cruel or unusual punishment

Question 26

Affirmative Defense

Answer 26

Defendant admits wrongdoing, but feel they should not be punished
-Self Defense
-Entrapment
-Insanity
-Intoxication

Question 27

Exotic Defense

Answer 27

Controversial, rarely used defenses
- Cultural
- Battered Persons Syndrome
- Postpartum Psychosis

Question 28

Psychologists Role

Answer 28

Help analyze a defendant’s sanity at the time of a crime + ensure that:
-Defendant understands opposition
-Defendant can work w/ lawyers