Essentials of Criminal Justice 9th Edition

Ethical issues transcend all elements of the justice system. Why are ethical standards so important in criminal justice? a. Without ethical decision making, it is possible that individual civil rights and liberties will suffer. b. Agents of the criminal justice system have access to citizens' most personal information, raising concerns of privacy and

The death penalty is used in all states and by the federal government. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False A number of county law enforcement agencies are now engaging in anti-terror and homeland security activities. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Which of the following is not legally considered a crime? a. Manufacturing dangerous drugs b.

In a consent search, individuals waive their constitutional rights. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True In which 1994 case did the court rule that prison officials are legally liable if, knowing that an inmate faces a serious risk of harm, they disregard that risk by failing to take measures to avoid or

What term is used to describe the phenomena where black officers must deal with the expectation that they will give members of their own race a break, while at the same time they experience overt racism from their police colleagues? a. The black curtain b. Double marginality c. Inherent role conflict d. Toxic race

_______is used to resolve control and shape personal interactions such as wills trusts and property ownership. Answer: Civil law Answer: Civil law Answer: Civil law The time-in-rank system used in police departments often discourages the: a. recruitment and hiring of college-educated officers. b. recruitment and hiring of minority officers. c. transfer of experienced officers to other departments. d.

The USAPA expands the use of racial and ethnic profiling in transportation hubs such as airports and train stations. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False When Madalyn is on patrol, she focuses on stopping motor vehicles and aggressively arresting and detaining suspects that pose issues to the community. This concept is

Which theory of collective inmate violence attributes the problem to abrupt crackdowns or changes in inmate freedoms that are implemented by prison administrators? a. The administrative control theory b. The responsibility theory c. The inmate balance theory d. The hands-off doctrine Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c What is the term used to describe those that aggressively misuse

The Philadelphia survey found that arrest and punishment did little to deter chronic offenders. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Although Gary currently works in the crime lab, he has noticed that the role of policing is changing in his department. He has seen his fellow officers do more patrolling, problem solving

What term was adopted in 12th century to refer to a breach of faith with one's feudal lord? a. Lex talionis b. Felonia c. Sucordisco d. Mala prohibitum Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b The first state to establish a court administrative office was in 1927. a. North Dakota b. Iowa c. Washington d. California Answer: a Answer: a Answer:

Laura picked up her phone one evening to find that the Microsoft help desk was calling. She had been having trouble with a slow running computer for a while but hadn"t yet contacted Microsoft to get help for the problem. She was so pleased to hear that they saw her IP

Which American city created the first formal U.S. police department? a. Boston b. New York City c. Philadelphia d. Chicago Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a Which of the following is not believed to be a reason that people fail on parole? a. Parolees are released into the same environment which contributed to their deviant behavior in the

The efforts of the child savers prompted the development of the first comprehensive juvenile court in 1899. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Which officer's style involves acting as problem solvers and is therefore well suited for community policing? a. Crime fighter b. Social agent c. Law enforcer d. Watchman Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Narcotics control laws,

What type of treatment program has flourished under the Bush administration? a. Behavior modification b. Milieu therapy c. Therapeutic community d. Faith-based rehabilitation Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Jessica was asked to participate in a rehabilitation program that is designed to provide a more successful readjustment to society without theft and robbery. Her participation in this

Intensive probation supervision has been proven effective at reducing re-offending rates. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False The concept of attorney competence was defined by the U.S. Supreme Court in what case? a. Gideon v. Wainwright b. Stricklandv.Washington c. Burger v. Kemp d. Argersingerv.Hamlin Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b The contemporary criminal justice system can

47. With Jessica's new charge of home invasion and robbery, she will likely be sentenced to prison time. What component of the system will she serve her sentence in? a. corrections b. institutional supervision c. courts d. police ANSWER: aREFERENCES: p. 11PREFACE NAME: Case 1.1LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.01.02 - Be able to define the concept of a

True / False 1. Crime is higher today than it was in the 19th and early 20th centuries. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: Developing the Criminal Justice SystemLEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.01.01 - Discuss the formation of the criminal justice system in America ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: Developing the Criminal Justice SystemLEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.01.01 - Discuss the formation

True / False 1. Probation typically involves the suspension of an offender's sentence for promise of good behavior in the community. a. True b. False ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 255-256LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.10.09 - Know what is meant by intermediate sanctions ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 255-256LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.10.09 - Know what is meant by intermediate sanctions ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 255-256 LEARNING

49. YouareGrantsprobationofficerandyoustopbythepolicestationtovisitanofficerongunamnestyandbuyback day.YouseeGrantturninginahandgun,andalthoughheisindeedturningitin,itisaviolationofGrantsconditions of probation to be in possession of a firearm. What is your best course of action? a. changeGrantsprobationtoasuspendedsentence b. make Grant forfeit the money he receives from the gun amnesty program c. revokeGrantsprobationonthespotandhaveyourfriendarresthim d. notify Grant that his probation may be revoked and his conditions may be changed ANSWER: dREFERENCES: p.262LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.10.07 -

True / False 1. Penal Institutions where offenders would go to be deprived of their freedom for punishment have been around since the 10th century. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 284LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.11.01 - Understand the meaning of the term new penology ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 284LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.11.01 - Understand the meaning of the

49. Seanhasntevercometogripswithhischildhoodandhisfeelingsofabandonmentandhasbeenseeingtheprison psychologist and is getting treatment. Why do inmates have this opportunity inside prison? a. the medical model b. the Pennsylvania model c. the Auburn model d. We are required to treat the ill. ANSWER: aREFERENCES: p.290LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.11.05 - Chart the development of penal reform ANSWER: aREFERENCES: p.290LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.11.05 - Chart the development of

47. Benhasabeefwithoneoftheotherinmates.Hehasntpaidhisgamblingdebtandkeepsbettingonothergames. Benisgrowingtiredofdealingwiththeinmatebutheistryingnottolosehishead.Whywonthegoaheadandget his money, at any cost? a. Ben is not a violent criminal. b. Ben is a low man in the prison hierarchy. c. There is an inmate social code. d. The importation model ANSWER: cREFERENCES: p.310LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.12.04 - Chart the prisonization process and the development of theinmate social code ANSWER: cREFERENCES: p.310LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.12.04

Chapter 13 : Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century Powered by Cognero Page 1 ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 347 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.13.08 - Describe the juvenile correctional process Powered by Cognero Page 1 ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 347 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.13.08 - Describe the juvenile correctional process Powered by Cognero

True / False 1. Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest criminal conspiracy in history has been sentenced to death and is currently awaiting execution in a NY prison. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 368LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.14.03 - Be familiar with the mortgage fraud scandal ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 368LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.14.03 - Be familiar

True / False 1. It is estimated that there are more than 850,000 gang members in the United States. a. True b. False ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 39LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.02.04 - Recognize the trends in the crime rates ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 39LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.02.04 - Recognize the trends in the crime rates ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 39 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

True / False 1. The roots of criminal law in the United States can be directly traced to the Bible. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 66LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.03.01 - Know the similarities and differences between the criminal lawand civil law ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 66LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.03.01 - Know the similarities and differences between

True / False 1. Thief takers were professional criminals that assisted burglars. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 90LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.04.01 - Summarize characteristics of the first law enforcementagencies ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 90LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.04.01 - Summarize characteristics of the first law enforcementagencies ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 90 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.04.01 - Summarize characteristics of the first

True / False 1. College degrees may have little direct impact on promotion potentials for police officers. a. True b. False ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 113LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.05.01 - Understand the organization of police departments ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 113LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.05.01 - Understand the organization of police departments ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 113 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.05.01 - Understand the

True / False 1. The higher the percentage of black officers on the police force, the higher the arrest rates for crimes such as assault. a. True b. False ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 138LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.06.03 - Explain police culture and personality ANSWER: TrueREFERENCES: p. 138LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.06.03 - Explain police culture and personality ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 138 LEARNING

A police officer in plainclothes is eating lunch in a restaurant on his day off. He is not noticed by two patrol officers sitting at the counter having coffee. The uniformed patrol officers get up and leave without paying or even leaving a tip. The owner of the coffee shop is overheard

True / False 1. The drug court movement began in New York. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 166LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.07.02 - Describe the federal court system ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 166LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.07.02 - Describe the federal court system ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 166 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.07.02 - Describe the federal court system 2. Appellate courts try cases. a.

True / False 1. Bail can be used to punish an accused, and can be denied or revoked at the indulgence of the court. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 192LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.08.02 - Discuss the main issues associated with bail ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 192LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.08.02 - Discuss the main issues associated with

49. Sara had a midterm exam to study for and forgot about her court date. What will happen to her? a. a bounty hunter will come looking for her b. she will have to pay the full amount of her bail c. she can now ask for a new trial date d. she will

True / False 1. Once good time is earned by inmates, it cannot be revoked even if the inmates break rules, get into fights, or disobey the rules a. True b. False ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 230LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.04 - Explain how sentences are imposed ANSWER: FalseREFERENCES: p. 230LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.04 - Explain how sentences are imposed ANSWER:

48. Inthe1800swhattypeofpunishmentrepresentedliberalreform? a. Wergild b. Indentured servants c. Penitentiaries d. Hard labor work camps ANSWER: cREFERENCES: p.226LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.01 - Outline the historical development of punishmentCaroline has been arrested for shoplifting at Bloomingdales. This is not her first offense and at trial she is foundguilty.ThejudgedecidestheappropriatepunishmentistocutoffCarolineshandsoshewillnotbeabletoshopliftagain. ANSWER: cREFERENCES: p.226LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.01 - Outline the historical development of

John was born into a family that didn't have very much money, and it seemed that his parents struggled to put and keep food on the table. As he grew up he found school boring despite being smart, so he dropped out. He was always impulsive and finding a job

Which courts review whether the judge conducted the trial in an approved manner? a. Magistrate courts b. Special courts c. Appellate courts d. There is no court to review the conduct of the judge during trial. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Which of the following is not one of the five primary purposes for jails? a. Detain accused

In recent years, the view of correctional officers has changed to; a. One where they have the most dangerous job in the U.S. b. One where they are seen as ruthless that enjoys their power c. One where they are viewed as public servants d. none of the above Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c English police officers

Which style of policing prefers to ignore or treat informally issues of concern, unless the social or political order is being jeopardized? a. Crime fighter b. Social agent c. Law enforcer d. Watchman Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Which view of criminality argues that people commit crimes if they believe it will provide immediate benefits without

The Sumners Ashurst act made it a federal offense to transport interstate commerce goods made in prison for private use a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The bluecurtainis a term used to describe: a. police reluctance to express personal feelings with each other. b. the police practice of shrouding the windows and doors of

Probation typically involves the suspension of an offender's sentence for promise of good behavior in the community. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The desire for warm stable relationships that are otherwise unobtainable in the prison environment often leads the female inmate to: a. engage in self-mutilation behavior. b. develop elaborate black market economies. c.

The creation of the Chicago Crime Commission in 1919 was the first time the work of the criminal justice system was recognized. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The Supreme Court has used case law to define the boundaries of the Miranda warning since its inception. Discuss recent case law which appears to

An officer approaches a group of teenagers drinking beer, she checks everyone's ID and arrests all who are underage. This example best typifies which officer style? a. Crime fighter b. Social agent c. Law enforcer d. Watchman Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c John Augustus revolutionized corrections by calling for the renovation of the prison system in 1790. a.

For a person to be considered to have committed a crime, some act is required to prove the actors willingness to commit harm. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The ideas and principles that society considers important at a given time and in a given place have no bearing on a court's

Which type of cyber vandalism appears as a benign application which actually contains codes that can damage the system operations? a. Mydoom b. Trojan horse c. Malware d. Dhiseling Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b What group formed the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons? a. Buddhists b. Catholics c. Quakers d. Mormons Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c In which