Criminal justice final
Officers who use their power for personal gain and usually receive media attention for their actions when discovered are called Select one: a. meat eaters. b. grass eaters. c. night eaters. d. weed eaters.
a. meat eaters.
Which of the following do the Miranda warnings not involve? Select one: a. The exclusion of statements made that can be used against a suspect b. The right to sound legal advice c. The right to an attorney d. The right to remain silent
b. The right to sound legal advice
On average, how many types of difficult situations are patrol officers expected to handle per week? Select one: a. Two b. Three c. One d. Four
b. Three
The amount of ________ is based mainly on the judge's view of the seriousness of the crime and of the defendant's record. Select one: a. appearances b. bail c. fines d. court dates
b. bail
Katie has been charged with armed robbery. The judge has set her bail at $250,000. She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail. This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. The judge in Katie's case determined her bail amount based on Select one: a. cash bonds. b. bail guidelines. c. bail funds. d. detention guidelines.
b. bail guidelines.
Dianne works for the federal governor as a prosecutor in District 5, which is located in Dallas, Texas. In her three years at the job, she has spent much of her time prosecuting drug crimes. She loves the discretion and the attendant power her job gives her. Dianne spends a great deal of her time prosecuting drug crimes. What is another type of crime that would occupy much of her time? Select one: a. Robbery b. Sexual assault c. Murder d. White-collar crime
d. White-collar crime
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that juries of fewer than 12 members are permitted by the U.S. Constitution? Select one: a. Boykin v. Alabama (1969) b. North Carolina v. Alford (1970) c. Ricketts v. Adamson (1987) d. Williams v. Florida (1970)
d. Williams v. Florida (1970)
The court appearance of an accused person at which the charges are read is called a(n) Select one: a. grand jury hearing. b. reasonable doubt appearance. c. probable cause hearing. d. arraignment.
d. arraignment.
Eli is a public defender representing his client, Roxy, in a first-degree murder case. Eli is not sure what the outcome of this case will be since there are no eyewitnesses scheduled to testify. Because Roxy's case is going before a judge with a reputation for "being tough on crime," it is safe to say that Eli will not advise Roxy to choose a Select one: a. plea of guilty. b. jury trial. c. plea bargain. d. bench trial.
d. bench trial.
The U.S. Supreme Court created the good faith exception in the case of Select one: a. Hester v. United States. (1924). b. Nix v. Williams (1980). c. Texas v. Johnson (1989). d. United States v. Leon (1984).
d. United States v. Leon (1984).
Conservative and liberal justices convey the message in their rulings that Select one: a. the Bill of Rights is not that important to them. b. partisan affiliation is more important than ideological position. c. ideology matters little in the way the justices rule. d. criminal justice officials must be aware of the Bill of Rights in carrying out their duties.
d. criminal justice officials must be aware of the Bill of Rights in carrying out their duties.
Which is not one of the main forensic tools used by the police? Select one: a. Genetic coding b. Hair analysis c. Blood analysis d. Fingerprint analysis
a. Genetic coding
The international criminal police organization is Select one: a. Interpol. b. the CIA. c. the FBI. d. the DEA.
a. Interpol
Katie has been charged with armed robbery. The judge has set her bail at $250,000. She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail. This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. At what point in the pretrial process was Katie charged? Select one: a. Arraignment b. Disposition c. Booking d. Arrest
a. Arraignment
What is the major argument made by the police against police review boards? Select one: a. Civilians cannot understand the problems of policing. b. Only a few of the largest cities use review boards. c. The review boards frequently find against officers regardless of evidence. d. They should not have the power to investigate individual officers.
a. Civilians cannot understand the problems of policing.
In what case did the U.S. Supreme Court decide that the plain view doctrine permits officers to notice and use as evidence items that are visible to them when they are in a location in which they are permitted to be? Select one: a. Coolidge v. New Hampshire (1971) b. Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993) c. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) d. Hester v. United States (1924)
a. Coolidge v. New Hampshire (1971)
Detective Omara is working on an active sexual assault case. She recently received DNA results from the lab. The results specifically pinpoint the person of interest as the suspect. Detective Omara has obtained an arrest warrant and is hoping that the suspect will give a full confession. Detective Omara is going to take the suspect into custody, where the suspect will be held against his will. Detective Omara obtained a search warrant based on the probable cause of her Select one: a. DNA evidence. b. good standing with the judge. c. expectation of a confession. d. research into the suspect's criminal record.
a. DNA evidence.
The assumption that people weigh the benefits of an action against the cost applies to which goal of punishment? Select one: a. Deterrence b. Incapacitation c. Rehabilitation d. Retribution
a. Deterrence
The _________ raised questions about whether and how police patrol impacts crime and crime rates. As a result, police departments have tried various means to use patrol in order to provide service, maintain order, and achieve improvements in crime prevention and crime control. Select one: a. Kansas City experiment b. Oakland experiment c. New York City experiment d. Charlotte experiment
a. Kansas City experiment
In which role does the judge spend significant amounts of time behind closed doors talking to prosecutors and defense attorneys? Select one: a. Negotiator b. Adjudicator c. Electoral candidate d. Administrator
a. Negotiator
Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer. He recently applied to his local sheriff's department. He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language. If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field.Which of the following would not be a standard part of Alan's police training? Select one: a. Prison procedure b. Legal rules c. Weapons use d. CPR training
a. Prison procedure
How might public opinion affect a prosecutor's decision to try a certain case? Select one: a. Since prosecutors are elected, their decisions should reflect community values. b. Prosecutors have no discretion to try cases-they must bring every case they receive to court. c. Prosecutors keep the community happy by having low conviction rates. d. Prosecutors conduct surveys of the community to determine which cases are most important.
a. Since prosecutors are elected, their decisions should reflect community values.
Which is not a name given to a prosecuting attorney? Select one: a. The people's attorney b. District attorney c. State's attorney d. Commonwealth attorney
a. The people's attorney
Which chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court led a legal revolution that expanded the constitutional rights of criminal defendants? Select one: a. Warren b. Rehnquist c. Taney d. Marshall
a. Warren
The U.S. Supreme Court created the exclusionary rule in the case of Select one: a. Weeks v. United States (1914). b. Mapp v. Ohio (1961). c. Miranda v. Arizona (1966). d. Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993).
a. Weeks v. United States (1914).
A significant deprivation of liberty because a person is taken into police custody, transported to a police station or jail, and processed into the criminal justice system is called a(n) Select one: a. arrest. b. interrogation. c. stop. d. search.
a. arrest.
Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use-of-force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in his department. Dylan needs to make sure the officers understand that when police officers exceed the level of force permissible, it is considered Select one: a. excessive use of force. b. less lethal. c. continuum force. d. nonlethal.
a. excessive use of force.
Research conducted on large police departments found that a key factor in solving crimes was Select one: a. identification of the perpetrator by the victim or witnesses. b. the intelligence of the police officers. c. the police arriving at the scene of the crime in less than a minute. d. the size of the police force.
a. identification of the perpetrator by the victim or witnesses.
In relation to men, women commit _____ crime. Select one: a. less b. more c. the same amount of d. more violent
a. less
Kasey is an FBI agent and has worked in her department for six years. Prior to her tenure with the FBI, she worked for her local city police department for four years. She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years. Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI, including roles fighting terrorism and violent crime. While Kasey was still a member of her hometown's police department, she was part of Select one: a. municipal law enforcement. b. state law enforcement. c. federal law enforcement. d. county law enforcement.
a. municipal law enforcement.
During plea bargaining, a multiple-offense indictment is a tactic used by a Select one: a. prosecutor. b. defense attorney. c. judge. d. defendant.
a. prosecutor.
The pursuit of justice through punishment imposed on a person as "payback" for harming society by violating criminal laws is called Select one: a. retribution. b. special deterrence. c. incapacitation. d. rehabilitation.
a. retribution.
Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge was forced to sentence Alex to 25 years in prison. The judge in Alex's case had no discretion because of ______ laws in his state. Select one: a. sentencing guideline b. earned time c. good time d. indeterminate sentencing Feedback
a. sentencing guideline
Freud's psychoanalytic theory focuses on Select one: a. unconscious drives and forces explaining crime. b. social explanations of crime. c. biological explanations of crime. d. adult experiences causing criminal behavior.
a. unconscious drives and forces explaining crime
Women comprise 50% of the U.S. population. As of 2016, what percentage of state appellate judges were women? Select one: a. 55 b. 35 c. 25 d. 45
b. 35
Roughly what percentage of adults under correctional supervision are on probation? Select one: a. 12% b. 50% c. 25% d. 75%
b. 50%
Which of the following principles should be used to make bail decisions? Select one: a. Reasons for bail decisions must not be made known to the parties involved. b. Accused offenders are entitled to release on their own recognizance. c. Nonfinancial alternatives to bail should be avoided at all costs. d. Review of bail determinations can be made sporadically.
b. Accused offenders are entitled to release on their own recognizance.
Which is true concerning search warrants? Select one: a. Police officers must provide reliable information when obtaining a search warrant. b. All of these are true. c. Police must show probable cause. d. Judges issue search warrants based on information provided by the police.
b. All of these are true.
Which is a technique used to control the police? Select one: a. Media criticism b. Civilian review boards c. Peaceful protests d. Violent protests
b. Civilian review boards
Which amendment contains the warrant clause? Select one: a. Second Amendment b. Fourth Amendment c. First Amendment d. Third Amendment
b. Fourth Amendment
The right to counsel in felony cases was applied to the states in the landmark case of Select one: a. Barron v. Baltimore (1833). b. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963). c. Weeks v. United States (1914). d. Mapp v. Ohio(1961).
b. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963).
Which of the following is true about plea bargains? Select one: a. Roughly half of cases are plea bargained. b. Most cases are plea bargained. c. Roughly ten percent of cases are plea bargained. d. Roughly three quarters of cases are plea bargained.
b. Most cases are plea bargained.
Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, she is informed by the owner of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home. He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her. There are two children in the home and the suspect has left the scene. This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last two months. Sarah spends a good deal of her time stopping and investigating criminal acts -in other words, fulfilling which police function? Select one: a. Service b. Order maintenance c. Law enforcement d. Departmental
b. Order maintenance
________ policing may lead to a greater willingness of residents of minority neighborhoods to report crimes and assist investigations. Select one: a. Same-sex b. Same-race c. None of these are correct. d. Different-race
b. Same-race
Which theory assumes that criminal law is designed mainly to control society's poor and have-nots? Select one: a. Labeling b. Social structure c. Social conflict d. Learning
b. Social conflict
David has worked for a municipal police department for the past 10 years. Because he has seen his fair share of violent crimes on the force, his youthful excitement when he joined the force has faded. Currently he dreads hearing the radio calls for assistance but forces himself to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job. David feels pressure to solve the crimes he has been assigned. He feels he needs to improve his Select one: a. line functions. b. clearance rate. c. incident-driven policing. d. differential response.
b. clearance rate.
According to the Sixth Amendment, a jury must be Select one: a. educated to an extent that it can understand the proceedings. b. created from a representative pool of the community. c. of the same race as the defendant. d. sympathetic to the defendant.
b. created from a representative pool of the community.
Dominic is currently a successful high school teacher. When Dominic was 17 years old, he was recruited by a gang, which he joined to establish a sense of belonging. His initiation process culminated with a "duty" to rob a local gas station at gunpoint. When Dominic went into the store, he noticed that his old high school football coach was standing in line to check out. Dominic's conscience got the better of him; he approached the coach, who was a father figure to him, and warned him of the robbery. The coach thought quickly to defuse the situation and ultimately helped Dominic get out of the gang, begin a new school in a different county, and earn his college degree. In his interactions with high school students today, Dominic often thinks about what would have happened if his coach hadn't intervened. Dominic was encouraged to participate in gang behavior by his peer group. Edwin Sutherland would refer to this as Select one: a. process. b. differential association. c. anomie. d. strain.
b. differential association
Throughout the United States, police are characterized by Select one: a. consolidation and a local orientation. b. fragmentation and a local orientation. c. consolidation and a national orientation. d. fragmentation and a national orientation.
b. fragmentation and a local orientation.
Prosecutors are considered to have a central role in the justice process because they Select one: a. issue verdicts that determine defendants' guilt. b. have exchange relations with many other actors. c. hire and supervise police chiefs and sheriffs. d. issue indictments to initiate charges.
b. have exchange relations with many other actors.
A strategy for addressing domestic violence that is supported by some research suggests Select one: a. bringing a counselor to the scene of all domestic violence calls. b. making arrests in all cases. c. removing the victim from the home and then placing the victim in a homeless shelter. d. making no arrests.
b. making arrests in all cases.
When people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent a greater harm, they will likely use the defense of _______ in court. Select one: a. self-defense b. necessity c. entrapment d. duress
b. necessity
When a prosecutor decides to drop a case, this is called Select one: a. probable cause. b. nolle prosequi. c. discovery. d. evidence sufficiency.
b. nolle prosequi.
A police function that is a broad mandate to prevent behavior that disturbs the peace or involves face-to-face conflict is called Select one: a. departmental order. b. order maintenance. c. law enforcement. d. service.
b. order maintenance.
Murder is most frequently committed by Select one: a. men. b. someone of a different race from the victim. c. white people. d. African Americans.
b. someone of a different race from the victim
Under the ________ approach, the amount and kind of punishment are calculated to discourage a criminal from repeating the offense. Select one: a. general deterrence b. specific deterrence c. rehabilitation d. incapacitation
b. specific deterrence
Terry v. Ohio permitted officers the ability to pat down clothing of people on the streets if there is reasonable suspicion of dangerous criminal activity, which is referred to as a ________ search. Select one: a. stop-and-pat-down b. stop-and-frisk c. stop-and-seize d. stop-and-interrogate
b. stop-and-frisk
Officer Castro notices a car in front of him driving at a slow speed. The driver seems to be driving erratically. Officer Castro activates his blue lights and attempts to pull over the car. The driver continues to drive for approximately two additional miles before pulling over. When Officer Castro slowly approaches the car, he smells what seems to be a heavy odor of marijuana. The driver has dilated eyes and slurred speech. There are four individuals in the car. Officer Castro does not intend to impound the car; his seizure would be considered a(n) Select one: a. search. b. stop. c. interrogation. d. arrest.
b. stop.
Which of the following is contained in the Fifth Amendment? Select one: a. Warrant clause b. Right to counsel c. Right to remain silent d. Free speech clause
c. Right to remain silent
Eric has just been sentenced to a short term to be served within the community. He knows his crime was a mistake and considers this experience to be the first and last time he will be involved with the criminal justice system. He plans to do everything that is required of him and make this time go by as easily as possible. Eric's sentence is most likely Select one: a. house arrest. b. incarceration. c. probation. d. boot camp.
c. probation.
How many jury members are seated during a bench trial? Select one: a. 6 b. 9 (plus one alternate) c. 0 d. 12 (plus two alternates)
c. 0
Which statement about the bail system is true? Select one: a. Police officers are never allowed to influence a bail decision. b. Bail bondmen cannot deny bail to defendants if the defendants can pay at least 10% of the entire bail amount. c. Bail is sometimes set before the defendant has an attorney. d. Bail bondsmen are nonprofit employees of the state.
c. Bail is sometimes set before the defendant has an attorney.
Which of the following is not a factor in sentencing decisions? Select one: a. Conflicting goals of criminal justice b. Administrative pressures c. Community values d. Attitudes and values of the judge
c. Community values
Jenna works for the Innocence Project. She is currently working on a case for a client who claims that she was wrongly convicted of murder. Jenna was able to request and confirm a new test for her client in order to prove her innocence. She is most likely having her client's _______ tested. Select one: a. psychiatric health b. testimony c. DNA d. witness
c. DNA
Eric has just been sentenced to a short term to be served within the community. He knows his crime was a mistake and considers this experience to be the first and last time he will be involved with the criminal justice system. He plans to do everything that is required of him and make this time go by as easily as possible. Eric's sentence best exemplifies which goal of punishment? Select one: a. Retribution b. Incapacitation c. Deterrence d. Rehabilitation
c. Deterrence
The privilege against self-incrimination is found in the Select one: a. Fourth Amendment. b. Third Amendment. c. Fifth Amendment. d. Sixth Amendment.
c. Fifth Amendment
Which theorist argued that the women's movement increased the role of women in criminal activity? Select one: a. Sigmund Freud b. Richard Herrnstein c. Freda Adler d. Edwin Sutherland
c. Freda Adler
The Department of ____________ was formed after the events of September 11, 2001. Select one: a. FBI b. Terrorism c. Homeland Security d. International Affairs
c. Homeland Security
Which is not a step in the trial process? Select one: a. Opening statements b. Selection of the jury c. Interrogation d. Jury decision
c. Interrogation
Which approach gained acceptance in the United States in the 1980s, when the conservative movement resurrected the concept of rational choice? Select one: a. Classical school b. Post-classical school c. Neoclassical criminology d. Positivist criminology
c. Neoclassical criminology
Which of the following occurs when officers use tools, keys, or other devices to force entry and steal property? Select one: a. Mooching b. Chiseling c. Premeditated theft d. Extortion
c. Premeditated theft
_____ is the term for an attorney who is employed on a full-time, salaried basis by the government to represent indigents. Select one: a. Assigned counsel b. Legal aid attorney c. Public defender d. Contract counsel
c. Public defender
Sean works with the U.S. government in combating terrorism. His sole objective is to prevent another September 11th-like catastrophe from happening on U.S. soil. He works with various state and federal agencies not only to try to protect Americans from the threat of terrorism but also to try to safeguard protected constitutional rights from unneeded intrusions. Sean works to fight both domestic and international terrorism. Sean needs to balance the protection of suspects' constitutional rights with the need to prevent another terrorist event. Which piece of legislation has the potential to infringe on the rights of citizens in regard to searches and surveillance? Select one: a. The Vigilante Act b. The Counterterrorism Surveillance Act c. The Patriot Act d. The Bauer Act
c. The Patriot Act
Question text Which is true about attorney competence? Select one: a. The only attorneys allowed to serve on criminal cases must have degrees in criminal law. b. Attorneys assigned to death penalty cases must have appropriate training. c. The U.S. Supreme Court has not clearly defined what "competent" means. d. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that defendants are entitled to adequate counsel.
c. The U.S. Supreme Court has not clearly defined what "competent" means.
Eli is a public defender representing his client in a first-degree murder case. Roxy, his client, does not want to make a plea. Eli is not sure what the outcome of this case will be since there are no eyewitnesses. Which of the following factors most increases the likelihood of Roxy's case going to trial? Select one: a. The media interest in the case b. Roxy's gender c. The murder charge d. The district attorney's bid for reelection
c. The murder charge
What right does the Sixth Amendment guarantee? Select one: a. The right to privacy b. The right to remain silent under questioning c. The right to a speedy trial d. The right to bear arms
c. The right to a speedy trial
When a group shares symbols, beliefs, and attitudes, they have Select one: a. a suboccupation. b. subprofessionalism. c. a subculture. d. a subcommunity.
c. a subculture.
In Ricketts v. Adamson (1987), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Select one: a. when a guilty plea rests on a promise of a prosecutor, it must be fulfilled. b. defendants must state that they are voluntarily making a plea of guilty. c. defendants must uphold the plea agreement or suffer the consequences. d. a plea of guilty may be accepted in exchange for a lesser sentence by a defendant who maintains his or her innocence.
c. defendants must uphold the plea agreement or suffer the consequences.
John is a district attorney for a large metropolitan area, facing election in the coming year. During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife, who was having an affair with a state senator. John knows that the way he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. John is facing a great deal of pressure to bring the football player to justice. He knows what he would do if the suspect was an ordinary citizen. He also knows that his election is coming soon. John needs to meet the expectations of police, judges, and the community. This is commonly known as building ________ relationships. Select one: a. community b. interaction c. exchange d. cohesive
c. exchange
If a person has a guilty mind or a blameworthy state of mind, this describes the element of Select one: a. defamation. b. actus reus. c. mens rea. d. an inchoate offense.
c. mens rea
One morning, Rashaad arrived at work feeling under the weather. By lunchtime, he decided to take sick leave and go home. Upon arriving at his house, he saw his best friend's car in the driveway. Rashaad became concerned that something might be wrong with his wife. When he opened the door to his bedroom, he found his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabbed his gun and shot and killed his wife and friend. If Rashaad's intent was to kill his wife and friend, it could be said that he had a guilty state of mind, or Select one: a. causation. b. actus reus. c. mens rea. d. concurrence.
c. mens rea
Katie has been charged with armed robbery. The judge has set her bail at $250,000. She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail. This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. Katie's lawyer files a request to suppress certain details of Katie's alleged involvement in the robbery. The lawyer's request came in the form of a Select one: a. hearing. b. bench statement. c. motion. d. disposition.
c. motion.
Laws passed by legislatures and statutory definitions of criminal offenses are found in penal codes and Select one: a. case law. b. common law. c. statutes. d. written law.
c. statutes
The recognition that the control of crime cannot rest solely with the police illustrates Select one: a. police abuse of power. b. the increased role of victims in crime prevention. c. the idea of community crime prevention. d. negative attitudes toward police.
c. the idea of community crime prevention.
Jeff and his coworkers frequently visit a local bar on their way home from their second-shift factory jobs. They are anxious to reach the bar on this particular night because their favorite NFL team is playing. Jeff hopes they will arrive in time to view the fourth quarter of the game. As he enters the bar, he notes a group of noisy, obnoxious rival fans who have had too many drinks. Jeff asks the group to quiet down so he can hear the game. He is immediately approached by members of the group who ask if he wants to make an issue of the game. Before Jeff can answer, one member of the group throws a punch. Within minutes, a full bar brawl ensues. Jeff ends up with a fractured skull, which results in brain damage. What type of lawsuit will Jeff be able to file against his aggressors?
d. Civil
Which type of test is not required of a police officer? Select one: a. Psychological tests b. Background check c. Fitness test d. IQ test
d. IQ test
Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers' cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community. Micah dreads what is about to happen to their department.Micah most likely works for Select one: a. Special Victims. b. Homicide. c. Vice. d. Internal affairs.
d. Internal affairs.
Which of the following is true about private policing? Select one: a. It is a fairly recent development in policing. b. It developed because of a reduction in crime. c. It developed because police departments were not hiring. d. It developed over a long period of time.
d. It developed over a long period of time.
________ is a vice offense. Select one: a. Traffic violation b. Arson c. Assault d. Prostitution
d. Prostitution
______________ explanations believe that criminal behavior results from a mental condition, a personality disturbance, or limited intellect. Select one: a. Biological b. Sociological c. Criminogenic d. Psychological
d. Psychological
Dianne works for the federal governor as a prosecutor in District 5, which is located in Dallas, Texas. In her three years at the job, she has spent much of her time prosecuting drug crimes. She loves the discretion and the attendant power her job gives her. Who appointed Dianne? Select one: a. The governor b. The Senate majority leader c. The Speaker of the House d. The president Feedback
d. The president
According to most police departments, Select one: a. police should become less involved with matters of domestic violence. b. domestic violence should be handled privately. c. police should maintain existing policies regarding matters of domestic violence. d. domestic violence is a "no-win" situation, in which both parties are often uncooperative or hostile toward law enforcement.
d. domestic violence is a "no-win" situation, in which both parties are often uncooperative or hostile toward law enforcement.
Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric, happens to work in the public defender's office. Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a positive working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Ryan and Eric are looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge. While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement, all are trying to negotiate to obtain the best outcome for their side. This is known as a(n) Select one: a. compromise. b. peremptory challenge. c. settlement. d. exchange.
d. exchange.
Defendants whose cases are processed through the lower court assembly line appear to receive Select one: a. "just desserts" style punishment. b. severe punishment. c. moderate punishment. d. little or no punishment.
d. little or no punishment.
Preventive patrol emphasizes Select one: a. a large number of arrests to control crime. b. fixing "broken windows." c. responding to 911 calls. d. making police presence known.
d. making police presence known.
When police arrest subway fare beaters, loiterers, and panhandlers, they are focusing on _____ crimes. Select one: a. quantity-of-arrest b. common law c. mens rea d. quality-of-life
d. quality-of-life
The practice by which judges grant releases if the defendant is employed and has roots in the community is called Select one: a. preventive detention. b. preventive assumption. c. citation release. d. release on recognizance.
d. release on recognizance.
The process in which members learn the symbols, beliefs, and values of a group is called Select one: a. isolation. b. spiritualization. c. working personality. d. socialization.
d. socialization.
The system efficiency model is based on Select one: a. fairness. b. a series of accusations. c. likelihood of conviction in a trial. d. speed.
d. speed.
Psychoanalytic theory explains criminal behavior as resulting from a(n) Select one: a. perfectly developed ego. b. underdeveloped or overdeveloped ego. c. overdeveloped id. d. underdeveloped or overdeveloped superego.
d. underdeveloped or overdeveloped superego.