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CSPD Test 1
1. 3 components of the Criminal Justice System
ANS Law Enforcement, Courts,Corrections
2. Major goals of the criminal justice system
ANS - Guarantee due process and equaljustice
- Reduce crime, fear of crime, and public disorder
- Protection of life and property
- Enforcement of laws
- Improve the quality of life
3. Criminal law
ANS - Filed by the government on behalf of the people
- Constitutional protections
- Right to representation
- Punishment is criminal
4. Civil Law
ANS - Filed by a private party
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- Government is not involved unless a party to the suit
- No right to presentation
- Constitutional protections limited
- Penalty is punitive and compensatory damages
5. Procedural Law
ANS Law that specifies how the criminal justice system is allowed todeal with those who break
the law or are accused of breaking the law
6. Substantive Law
ANS Law that describes which behaviors have been defined ascriminal offenses
7. What is the burden of proof in civil law
ANS Preponderance of the evidence
8. What is the burden of proof in criminal law
ANS Beyond a reasonable doubt
9. Felonies in Colorado
ANS - Class F1 to F6
- Incarceration up to life imprisonment or death
- Lower level may include fines up to $1M
- Mandatory parole
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10. Misdemeanors in Colorado
ANS - Class M1 to M3
- Up to 18 months in jail and/or fine maximum of $5k
11. Petty Offenses in Colorado
ANS - Class PO1 to PO2
- Up to 6 months in jail and/or fine max of $500
12. Drug Felonies in Colorado
ANS - Class DF1 to DF4
- Incarceration up to 32 years with max fine $1M
13. Drug Misdemeanors in Colorado
ANS - Class SM1 to DM2
- Up to 18 months in jail and/or max fine of $5000
14. Role of law enforcement
ANS initial contact --> investigation --> arrest --> booking
15. Role of Corrections
ANS fines, probation, incarceration, rehabilitation, re-entry
16. Role of Courts
ANS Charging/prosecuting, first appearance and arraignment, pleabargaining, adjudication,
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and sentencing
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