Institution Of Social Control

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Institution of social control

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An organization that persuades people, through subtle and not-so-subtle means, to abide by the dominant values of society.

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Jurisdiction

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A politically defines geographical area.

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Arrest

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The seizing and detaining of a person by lawful authority.

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Booking

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The administrative recording of an arrest. Typically, the suspect's name, the charge, and perhaps the suspect's fingerprints or photograph are entered in the police blotter.

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Misdemeanor

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A less serious crime generally punishishable by a fine or by a incarceration in jail for not more than 1 year.

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Ordinance violation

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Usually the violation of a law of a city or town.

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Complaint

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A charging document specifying that an offense has been committed by a person or persons named or described.

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Felony

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A serious offense punishable by confine ment in prison for more than 1 year or by death.

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Information

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A document that outlines the formal charge(s) against a suspect, the law(s) that have been violated, and the evidence to support the charge(s).

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Grand jury indictment

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A written accusation by a grand jury that one or more persons has committed a crime.

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Arrest warrant

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A written order directing law enforcement officers to arrest a person.

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Defendant

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A person against whom a legal action is brought, a warrant is issued, or an indictment is found.

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Initial appearance

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A pretrial stage in which a defendant is brought before a lower court to be given notice of the charge(s) and advised of her or his constitutional rights.

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Summary trial

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An immediate trial without a jury.