LD Test 2- RBC Test
LD 2- Criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER-LD- Criminal justice system
Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER-A written document that embodies the basic
laws of a nation or state
Branches of the government - CORRECT ANSWER-Executive, legislative,
judicial branches
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-The first 10 amendments or changes to the
constitution.
2 extraordinary powers for law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-The power of
arrest and the power to use deadly force
first amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of assembly
right to petition the government for redress of grievances
fourth amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-freedom from unreasonable searches
and seizures
fifth amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-freedom from double jeopardy and
freedom from self incrimination
eighth amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-freedom from excessive bail and
freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
fourteenth amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-basic right of a defendant in a
judicial proceeding. the requisites for trial. right to equal protection of the laws
three components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER-law
enforcement, judicial, corrections
,7 goals of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER-due process,
prevent crime, protect life & liberty, uphold & enforce the law, equal justice,
apprehend offenders, assure victim's rights
2 california court systems - CORRECT ANSWER-lower trial courts and higher
appellate courts
lower trial courts - CORRECT ANSWER-receive evidence and consider cases
involving criminal activity or civil disputes
higher appellate courts - CORRECT ANSWER-referred to as the higher courts of
the judicial system. hear appeals form lower trial courts
judges - CORRECT ANSWER-administering justice in a fair and impartial
manner by applying the facts of the law
prosecuting attorneys - CORRECT ANSWER-prosecuting individuals accused of
criminal activists. protecting public rights and privileges.
defense attorneys - CORRECT ANSWER-defending the accused. defending the
rights and privileges of the citizens
arrests - CORRECT ANSWER-taking a person into custody. - in a case, in the
manner authorized by law
arraignments - CORRECT ANSWER-the legal procedure where the court informs
defendants of: the nature of the charges against them. their eligibility for bail, and
their constitutional rights
Right to bail - CORRECT ANSWER-the defendant's right to a reasonable bail
bail - CORRECT ANSWER-a security deposit with a competent court of
magistrate- to ensure that the accused person will appear for the trial when
summoned.
,preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWER-A screening procedure used in felony
cases to determine- if there is enough evidence to hold a defendant for trial.
indictment - CORRECT ANSWER-is an accusation in writing formally charging a
person with a crime or public offense. Also a grand jury can be responsible to
determine if there is sufficient cause to believe that person has committed a
crime and should stand trial.
trial - CORRECT ANSWER-a formal, judicial examination and determination of
issues between parties.
sentencing - CORRECT ANSWER-a judgment that is formally pronounced by the
court upon the defendant
grand jury - CORRECT ANSWER-a body of a set number of citizens from within
the county responsible for determining if there is sufficient causes to belt that an
individual has committed a crime and should stand trial.
objectives of correctioins - CORRECT ANSWER-confining prisoners,
rehabilitating prisoners, supervising parolees and probationers in the community,
and assuring victim's rights
CDCR - CORRECT ANSWER-is responsible for the incarceration of convicted
adults
CDCR - CORRECT ANSWER-is responsive for the incarceration of convicted
youthful offenders
California department of corrections CDC - CORRECT ANSWER-operates the
state's adult prison system and confines the felons who have been sentenced to
state prison
California board of prison terms - CORRECT ANSWER-supervises inmates who
have been released on parole from the CDCR
, California department of corrections and rehabilitation- juvenile devision -
CORRECT ANSWER-Operates the state's youthful offender detentions system
and confines offenders between 13-25
Youthfull offender parole board - CORRECT ANSWER-Supervies wards who
have been released on parole from CDCR
Local government agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-oversees the operation of
detention facilities that confine people awaiting trail or sentenced to less than one
year
Parole - CORRECT ANSWER-from the CDCR.
a condition released form state prison which allows them to serve the remainder
of a sentence. Imposed by an administrative board at a parole hearing. depends
on: stature requirements, the type of sentence, institutional recommendations.
They check in with a parole agent.
Probation - CORRECT ANSWER-Given by country probation departments
A sentencing option for an individual convicted of a criminal offense.
Imposed by the courts.
Probation officer recommendations dn court enactment.
Conditions of parole - CORRECT ANSWER-comply with parole officers.
not travel more than 50 miles from residence
not leave country for more than 48 hours without approval
inform parole officers within 72 hours of change of employments, employment
location, or termination of employment
no illegal acts
weapons
conditions of probation - CORRECT ANSWER-comply with instructions and
maintain contact with probation officers.
no alcohol or intoxicants
no associates with criminal activity
no firearms or weapons
can serve time in jail as alternative to prison, pay a fine, make restitution, secure
a bond, work projects, drug testing, and warrantless searches
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