PTI BLE #3428 EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Name 2 ways the Criminal Justice System has changed throughout the history of the
U.S. - Answer--no longer a night watch- ("night watch" in which volunteers signed up for
a certain day and time, mostly to look out for fellow colonists engaging in prostitution or
gambling. (Boston started one in 1636, New York followed in 1658 and Philadelphia
created one in 1700.)
- Mappv. Ohio (1961) u.s. supreme court requires states to use the exclusionary rule
Outline the process of a misdemeanor case through the CJS - Answer-1. Initial police
stop
2. Charges are decided. Generally, misdemeanors can be charged up to 18 months
after the incident.
3. Criminal complaints or information is filed prior to a defendant's first court
appearance.
4. Within 30 days the suspect in custody must have a preliminary hearing or charged
with an indictment, or be released from custody.
Class A- less than 1 year Class B- up to 6 months Class C- up to 30 days Petty
offenses- no jail
Outline the process of a felony case through the U.S. - Answer-Statute of Limitations= 3
years for most felonies
Charged via an info. or indictment
Preliminary hearing
Indictment by grand jury
Arraignment
Pleas
Plea agreements and plea bargains
1 year or more
1st degree murder- 20 to 60
Class X- 6 to 30
Class 1- 4 to 15
Class 2- 3 to 7
Class 3- 2 to 5
Class 4- 1 to 3
Describe how the juvenile system and the adult system differ - Answer--Juveniles
prosecuted for delinquent acts, not crimes
-No right to trial by jury. Unless charged as an adult then jury trial is an option.
,-Adjudication hearing
-Goal is to rehabilitate not punish
-More informal (evidence admission can be lenient)
Describe the role of police in the re-entry and reintegration process - Answer-know
where they reside when released.
What was the first full time police department and what year was it created? - Answer-
Boston Police Department. 1838.
Describe Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Answer-Exclusionary rule came in effect. Violation of
4th amendment illegal evidence may not be used in court.
Describe Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - Answer-Suspects have a right to counsel during
police interrogations under the 6th amendment
Describe Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Answer-Suspect was informed of the right to
consult with an attorney before and during questioning and of the right against self-
incrimination before police questioning. The defendant also not only understood these
rights, but voluntarily waived them.
By what decade did most major U.S. cities have a police force? - Answer-1880s
Class A Misdemeanor - Answer-Less than 1 year
Class B Misdemeanor - Answer-Up to 6 months in jail
Class C Midemeanor - Answer-Up to 30 days in jail
Petty Offense - Answer-No jail
Felony - Answer-1 year or more in state prison
1st degree murder - Answer-20-60 years
Class X felony - Answer-6-30 years
Class 1 felony - Answer-4-15 years
Class 2 felony - Answer-3-7 years
Class 3 felony - Answer-2-5 years
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Answer-Under the 5th amendment to provide counsel in
criminal cases to represent defendants who are unable to afford to pay their own
attorneys.
,Weeks v. US (1914) - Answer-The warrantless seizure of items from a private residence
constitutes a violation of the 4th amendment.
SARA Model - Answer-Scan, Analysis, Response, and Assessment
IF IT FEELS GOOD....! - Answer-DON'T SAY IT
Deterrence Theory - Answer-Consequences to actions attempting to deter people.
Crime can be controlled by punishment
Routine activity theory - Answer-Target, motivated offender, lack of officers around
Personality theory - Answer-Defective, deviant, or inadequate personality
P.O.P. - Answer-Problem oriented policing
3 Pillars of Community Policing - Answer-Community partnership, organizational
transformation, problem solving using SARA
Two main chapters in ILCS - Answer-720 and 625
Forcible felonies Mack P. Bart - Answer-Murder, aggravated battery, criminal sexual
assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, burglary, arson, robbery, treason
What is the purpose of a report? - Answer-To communicate and create a permanent
record
What are the 5 W's and an H? - Answer-Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
Are the field notes retained in the case file? - Answer-Yes.
Act + mental state = - Answer-Crime
Mental State - Answer-Must prove intent, knowledge, recklessness of an individual to
commit a crime
Preponderance of evidence - Answer-A standard of proof that the plaintiff must have to
win a civil case
, Probable cause - Answer-Factual evidence, real or apparent that would lead a
reasonable person to believe that the suspect is responsible for the crime.
No amount of good faith will justify an arrest
Statute of limitations - Answer-Time in which charges must be filed on an individual
before its too late.
Felony-3 years from commitment of crime (Generally)
Misdemeanor-18 months from commitment of crime
No statute of limitations with murder or child pornography
Civil statute-2 years
Negligence - Answer-A person's failure to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable
risk that circumstances exist or results in an offense
Absolute liability - Answer-Does not require a mental state of intent to commit a crime.
Traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses that are fineable under $1,000
Affirmative defense - Answer-An explanation of the defendant's conduct. A reason why
information brought up by the plaintiff's accusations are innaccurate
Entrapment - Answer-Conduct is incited or induced by a public officer-cop sells drugs to
a guy then arrests him for possession
Compulsion - Answer-The subject states that someone made them commit a crime in
fear of use of force
Inchoate offenses - Answer-A crime is planned but not committed (solicitation,
conspiracy, attempt)
Juvenile process - Answer-Must have Miranda read to them, an attempt must be made
to contact parents or a concerned adult of questioning
4th Amendment - Answer-Protects us from unreasonable search and seizure by
government
5th Amendment - Answer-Protects you from being held for committing a crime unless
you have been indicted correctly by police. It also guarantees you due process. Protects
against Double Jeopardy. Do not have to testify against oneself. Government cannot
take private property for public use without paying the person back somehow.
6th Amendment - Answer-Right to counsel after criminal charge has been made
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