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Crimes - correct answer Actions that violate laws defined by society Mala in se - correct answer Traditionally accepted crimes that are wrong in themselves or by their very nature, like homicide and sexual assault Mala proh...

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CRJ CH 1,2,3 EXAM 1
Crimes - correct answer Actions that violate laws defined by society



Mala in se - correct answer Traditionally accepted crimes that are wrong in
themselves or by their very nature, like homicide and sexual assault



Mala prohibita - correct answer Prohibited by law, but some people in society
disagree on their harmfulness, like gambling, prostitution, and drug possession



Goals of the criminal justice system - correct answer doing justice, controlling crime,
preventing crime



Goals of the criminal justice system 2 - correct answer Advancing goals: evidence-
based practices

Enacting and enforcing policies based on factual, science-driven data that leads to a policy success



Federalism - correct answer Power divided between national and state governments



Two justice systems - correct answer The federal government prosecutes violations
of federal law.

State (and local) governments prosecute violations of state law.



System - correct answer Complex whole made up of interdependent agencies that
each contribute to the system's function, for example:

Police

Prosecutor's office

Courts

Corrections

Each entity relies on the others, and policy changes in one can affect them all.

, Exchange - correct answer Mutual transfer and utilization of resources

Need to gain the cooperation and assistance from each agency



Plea bargain - correct answer The accused (defendant) admits guilt to a crime in
exchange for consideration for a reduced sentence or reduction in charges.



Discretion - correct answer Official's authority to make decisions using their own
judgment



Resource dependence - correct answer Agencies depend on other agencies for
funding.



Sequential tasks - correct answer Decisions are made in a specific order.



Filtering - correct answer Screening process that gradually exits people out of the
system



police - correct answer keep the peace, apprehend violators, prevent crime, provide
social services



Courts - correct answer Dual court system

Each state has its own courts, and the federal system has its own courts.



Adjudication - correct answer Determine innocence or guilt of a defendant



corrections - correct answer State and federal prisons

Jails

Probation

Parole

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