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15 Cards in this Set
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True or False: Each state has its own Criminal Justice system
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True
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What are the different levels of courts?
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Trial, Appellate, Supreme |
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What are the five purposes of punishment?
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rehabilitation, incapacitation, deterrence, denunciation, and retribution
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Police, Courts, Corrections
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Three parts to the Criminal Justice system
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Which is more serious, a felony or a misdemeanor? |
Felony. Maximum sentence lengths imposed for murder.
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Which courts usually have exclusive jurisdiction?
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State
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If the defendant cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for him or her.
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True
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Plea agreement
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A defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in order to receive some kind of concession from the prosecutor
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Types of probation
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Supervised & Unsupervised |
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Fifth Amendment
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Right to Remain Silent/Miranda Rights |
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What branch is at the top of the Federal Court System?
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Supreme Court |
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Eighth Amendment
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Excessive Bail, Cruel & Unusual Punishment |
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What is the initial point of entry into the Criminal Justice System?
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Arrest
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Unlawful Searches & Seizures
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Fourth Amendment |
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The suspect is released after promising to appear in court for all upcoming proceedings.
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Own Recognizance
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