What is a constitution? - ANSWER - a written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state
- Identifies the powers and duties of the government
- Identifies the rights afforded to ALL individuals in our country or state
3 branches of government - ANSWER Executive, Legislative, Jud...
What is a constitution? - ANSWER - a written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state
- Identifies the powers and duties of the government
- Identifies the rights afforded to ALL individuals in our country or state
3 branches of government - ANSWER Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Freedoms under the US Constitution - ANSWER -HIGHEST law of the land
-Basic rights and freedoms stated in the U.S. Constitution apply to ALL individuals in the
United States regardless of citizenship
What is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
-place limits on those powers, thus guaranteeing individual rights
What powers does the criminal justice system give to L.E.? - ANSWER - The power to arrest
- The power to use deadly force
1st Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
4th Amendment - ANSWER Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5th Amendment - ANSWER -Freedom from being tried for the same
crime twice - "double jeopardy"
-Freedom from self-incrimination
6th Amendment - ANSWER -Right to be told of charges when arrested
Right to speedy trial
, Right to a public trial by an impartial jury
Right to confront witnesses
Right to counsel
8th Amendment - ANSWER - Freedom from excessive bail
- Freedom from cruel and unusual
punishments
14th Amendment - ANSWER - Basic right of a defendant in a judicial proceeding
- Right to equal protection of the laws
- The requisites for trial (due process)
Components of the Criminal Justice System - ANSWER law enforcement, judicial, corrections
Primary goals of criminal justice system - ANSWER -guarantee due process of the law
-prevent crime
-protect life and property
-uphold and enforce the law
-dispense equal justice
-apprehend offenders
-assure victims' rights
primary federal agencies - ANSWER US Dept of Homeland Security, FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, ICE, ATF,
Secret Service, US Postal Inspectors (USPS), Armed Forces Police
primary state agencies - ANSWER o Youth and Adult Correctional Agency
o CHP
o Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
o Department of Fish and Game (F&G)
, o Department of Forestry and Protection (DOF)
o Department of Justice (DOJ)
o Department of Insurance (DOI)
primary local agencies - ANSWER o Airport Police
o County Marshals
o Housing Police
o Municipal Police
o School District Police
o Sherriff's Department
o Transportation Police
o Port Authority Police
objectives of the Judicial component of the criminal justice system - ANSWER - Providing due process of
the law
- Rendering fair judgement
- Dispensing just punishment
- Assuring victim's rights
Organization of the california court system - ANSWER -Lower (trial courts)
-Higher (appellate courts)
positions in the judicial system - ANSWER -judges
-prosecuting attorneys
-defense attorneys
judicial process in criminal cases - ANSWER - The process begins once an offender has been arrested or
indicted for a crime
- Function of the judicial system is to determine a defendant's guilt or innocence
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Lecchris. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
