Eli is a public defender who is representing his client in a first degree murder case. A
plea arrangement could not be arranged, so the case is going to trial. In a matter of
weeks, Eli will be forced to help seat a jury. He is hoping to have a chance to sit jurors
that will sympathize with his client, whom grew up in abject poverty and has a low iq.
Eli is not sure what the outcome to this case may be considering there is not an
eyewitness to this case.
Since Eli’s client’s case is going trial, it is safe to say he will not have a _________.
a. bench trial
b. sentence
c. jury
d. witness
Community members do not have any responsibility for ex-offenders released into their
neighborhoods.
a. True
b. False
Alex was recently found guilty of first degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge
was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive.
Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will spend his time in a prison
approximately 25 miles from his home. Alex is thankful for this sentence because it was
a death penalty case.
Alex will be incarcerated for a period of 25 years. Which goal of punishment does his
sentence meet to the general public?
a. specific deterrence
b. general deterrence
c. intermediate sanction
d. death
One third of all persons arrested by the police involve which minority group?
a. African Americans
b. Native Americans
c. Hispanics
d. Caucasions
Preliminary hearings provide an opportunity for defense attorneys to challenge the
prosecution’s evidence and make ________ to the court requesting that an order be
issued to bring about a specified action.
a. objections
b. ruling
c. motions
d. sentence
Which of the following is true concerning the authority of prison officials?
a. the authority of prison officials is unlimited
b. the authority of prison officials is limited
c. prison officials have no authority
d. the authority of prison officials is limited in state prisons, but unlimited in federal
prisons
The organization of corrections in the United States leaves the primary responsibility
for administering prisons with the
a. States
b. United Nations
c. regional governing associations
d. Towns
James is a vice president of a local banking organization. He and his wife have been in
danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year. James recently
found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client’s earnings into his own
account without drawing attention to those in power. He has been able to transfer
enough money to break even on their mortgage. He is aware that he is breaking the law;
however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime. He is
also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because
he is a first time offender.
When caught, James admitted to stealing approximately $100,000 from his employer
over the last year through through financial deception. This is what Edwin Sutherland
referred to as
a. organized crime
b. felony crime
c. white collar crime
d. white criminal crime
A body of citizens that determines whether the prosecutor possesses sufficient evidence
to justify the prosecution of a suspect for serious crime.
a. True
b. False
Some scholars have called defense attorneys _____because they often work to prepare
the defendant for the likely outcome of the caseusually conviction.
a. case builders
b. agent-mediators
c. arrangement-mediators
d. prison builders
The criterion for deciding whether evidence is strong enough to uphold an arrest is
called
a. probable cause
b. arraignment
c. preponderance of the evidence
d. reasonable doubt
With the incarcerated population more than quadrupling during the past 30 years, it is
surprising that the number of parolees has decreased.
a. True
b. False
What does the acronym “CRIPS” mean?
a. Children Ready in the Population Society
b. Criminals Ready in the Post-Modern Society
c. Common Rejected Innocents Producing Safely
d. Community Revolution in Progress
Forfeiture is determined by police officers rather than by judges.
a. True
b. False
Prosecutors are careful not to make mistakes because they face severe punishment from
the state if they convict innocent people.
a. True
b. False
In many jurisdictions, judges are elected by the public. These elections are rarely
publicized by the media. What does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair
method for selecting judges in the United States?
Judge Brown has been a superior court judge for the seven years. He was the first one
in his family to graduate college, much less law school. He is running for election
without his political affiliation being identified. Even though he loves his job, he would
love to have more time in the courtroom instead of organizing schedules and budgets.
Instead of trying to cases, he feels that he just works out agreements with the defense
and prosecution. The way he sees it, at least a guilty plea acknowledges he is putting
defendants away.
Judge Brown spends significant time trying to work on plea agreements between
prosecutors and defense attorneys. In this capacity, he works as a ________.
a. administrator
b. negotiator
c. adjudicator
d. reconciler
Racial conflict is not a problem in most United States prisons.
a. True
b. False
According to Pennsylvania Board of Pardons and Parole v. Scott (1998), improperly
obtained evidence cannot be used at parole revocation proceedings.
a. True
b. False
New technology in policing is always reliable.
a. True
b. False
Prosecutors have great influence at virtually every stage of the criminal justice process.
a. True
b. False
Plea bargaining can occur even when the evidence against the suspect is strong.
a. True
b. False
Relatively few offenders break federal criminal laws compared to the large numbers
who break state criminal laws.
a. True
b. False
Miranda warnings have had serious implications for law enforcement and the
techniques used for interrogation.
a. True
b. False
Misdemeanors are usually punished by sentences of more than one year in prison.
a. True
b. False
After a suspect is arrested, he/she cannot be deprived of freedom until guilt is proven.
a. True
b. False
All halfway houses are operated by state administrative agencies.
a. True
b. False
Andrica is the chief of police for a mid size department. She has recently reviewed the
data on how to serve the community better including preventing crime and responding
to calls. Andrica would like to incorporate additional strategies to improve all issues,
but wants to make sure her officers are willing to buy into a new method.
Andrica has considered buying a drone for surveillance to prevent future crimes from
occurring. This would be considered a _________to law enforcement
a. proactive
b. reactive
c. informed
d. substantiated
The Bill of Rights has been completely incorporated and applied to the states.
a. True
b. False
Another name for boot camp is
a. shock incarceration
b. military indoctrination
c. part-time incarceration
d. inside/outside programming
In a workgroup, the participants share the same duties and responsibilities.
a. True
b. False
Why is diversion such an important part of the juvenile justice system? Why would
members of society have concerns with its use?
Explain the duties and priorities of the FBI.
In a ___________, judges are openly endorsed by political parties.
How can a good classification system help keep order in prisons?
A ______ sentence is a sentence for which the legislature or a commission sets a
minimum and maximum range of months or years.Judges are to fix the length of the
sentence within that range, allowing for special circumstances.
Explain the term inadequate counsel. What would be classified as adequate counsel?
Who determines what makes an attorney competent?
Since September 11, 2001, American police have increasingly focused their activities
on ______________.
Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not wrong by nature are called _____.
The Court created the stop and frisk exception in ______________.
Defense attorneys frequently work with prosecutors to process cases, which is
inconsistent with the idea of an “adversarial” court system. In your opinion, does this
help or harm criminal defendants? Explain why you feel that way.
Answer:Answers will vary
A child who committed an act that if committed by an adult would be criminal is
considered a(n) ____________.
Police officers must establish _________to obtain a warrant.
Discuss two of the factors discussed in your text which demonstrate how anyone may
be a victim of crime.
Policies developed through guidance from research studies that demonstrate which
approaches are most useful and cost-effective for advancing desired goals are known as
_____.
When offenders are absolved from the consequences of their crimes by executive order,
they have received____________________.
Juveniles who harass or intimidate other juveniles using cell phones, email, and the
Internet are engaging in __________.
Explain the use of force mechanisms for correctional officers to use if needed inside the
prison walls.
Imagine you are a legislator in your home state. What policy might you suggest for
reducing racism in the criminal justice system?
Judges have three major roles: adjudicator, negotiator, and ___________.
Judges have an enormous amount of discretion in making decisions about pretrial
detention. In your opinion, is this harmful or helpful for defendants? Be sure to support
your answer with facts from class and the textbook.