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Major Field Test Criminal Justice Questions and Answers
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Major Field Test: Criminal JusticeQuestions and Answers
Retribution - Answer -the act of taking revenge on a criminal perpetrator.
Also known as just desserts.
Criminal offenders deserve the punishment they receive at the hands of the law, and
that punishments should be appropriate to the type and severity of the crime committed.
Deterrence - Answer -a goal that seeks to inhibit criminal behavior through the fear of
punishment; crime prevention
(2 types: Specific and General)
Specific- seeks to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality- like
points for speeding
General- seeks to prevent others from committing crimes similar to the one for which a
particular offender is being sentenced by making an example of the person sentenced.
Incapactitation - Answer -use of imprisionment or other means to reduce the likelihood
that an offender will commit future offenses. Intends o protect the members of society
by removing those who choose not to adhere to the laws.
Rehabilitation - Answer -the attempt to reform a criminal offender; change the behavior
of the offender, typically through treatment or programs.
Restoration - Answer -to make the victim whole again
When an individual is victimized by a crime, either property or violent, they and their
family experience trauma
9 Steps in the criminal Justice process - Answer -Investigate and arrest
Booking
First appearance
Preliminary hearing
Information and indictment
Arraignment
Trial
Sentencing
Corrections
, Probable cause - Answer -a set of facts and circumstances that would induce a
reasonably intelligent and prudent person to believe that a specified person has
committed a specified crime.
Warrant - Answer -a writ issued by a judicial officer directing a law enforcement officer
to perform a specified act and affording the officer protection from damages if he or she
performs it
Release of Recognizance - Answer -The release of a defendant into their own care or
care of another without posting bond.
True Bill - Answer -is the decision of a grand jury that sufficient evidence exists to indict
an accused person
Arraignment - Answer -a hearing before the court having jurisdiction in a criminal case
where the identity of the defendant is established; defendant is informed of the charges
against him or her; defendant is informed of his or her rights; and defendants is
requested to enter a plea.
Nolo contendere - Answer -a plea of no contest and is used when the defendant does
not wish to contest conviction.
2 types of sentences - Answer -Consecutive sentences- two or more sentences
imposed at the same time, which are served in sequence with the other sentences
Concurrent sentences- two or more sentences imposed at the same time for more than
one offense and to be served at the same time.
Probation - Answer -a sentence of imprisonment that is suspended and conditional
freedom is granted to the defendant as long as the person meets certain conditions of
behavior
Parole - Answer -the status of an offender conditionally released from prison by
discretion of a paroling authority prior to the expiration of sentence
Due Process Model - Answer -a criminal justice perspective that emphasizes individual
rights at all stages of justice system processing
Fourth Amendment - Answer -Prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures
Exclusionary rule - Answer -Prohibits use of items obtained as a result of unreasonable
search and seizure as evidence against a criminal defendant
Fifth Amendment - Answer -Prohibition against double jeopardy
Privilege against forced self-incrimination
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