Crim 1 6 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Homicide Exam Questions With Verified Solutions R V AHLUWALIA (1993) 96 CR APP R 13 - answerFacts: This case is decided under the old law of provocation. The appellant poured petrol and caustic soda on to her sleeping husband and then set fire to him. He died six days later from his injuries. The couple had an arranged marriage and the husband had been violent and abusive throughout the marriage. He was also having an affair. On the night of the killing he had threatened to hit her with an...

BLEA Crim Law Midterm Test Questions with Correct Answers Five Basic Premises of Criminal Law - Answer-1. There must be an act or an omission. 2. The suspect may have a mental state 3. There must be a concurrence of both of the above at the same time. 4. Causation must be present. 5. Principles of Construction = All laws must be written. Rule of Corpus Delicti "Body of the Crime" - Answer-Shows specific loss or injury. Someone is criminally responsible. Additional evidence to indica...

Introduction to Criminal investigation Midterm Questions with solutions 2023 criminal investigation The collection of information and evidence for identifying, apprehending, and convicting suspected offenders. redefining criminal investigation (Chuliver version) Criminal investigation is the collection of information and physical evidence to determine if a crime has been committed and for identifying, apprehending and convicting or exonerating suspected offenders. Types of Evide...

CRIM 231 Midterm Study Guide (2023/2024) Rated A+ Name the three branches of the criminal justice system - Local - State - Federal What are the two main interests being balanced in the criminal justice system? (Theme of the Book) Individual rights vs Public order Define NCVS National Crime Victimization Survey is an annual survey of selected households conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine the extent of criminal victimization Define UCR Uniform Crime Report, the annual FB...

CRIM 499: Senior Seminar Exam Guide 2023 with complete solution Crime trends and patters in US 1960-1980 crime increase, Crime has been declining since the 1990's, crime has dropped then level off, property crime is more common, high crime years (15-34), whites arrested more but blacks more LIKELY to be arrested Size of the Criminal Justice System 2.24 million people employed through law enforcement, courts, and corrections Cost of the CJS Around or above 270 billion dollars Structure ...

1) BIOLOGICAL THEORIES: define jacobs xyy theory - Answer- xyy is when you have an extra chromosome these people are known as supermales: well built and tall they are over represented in prison- 15 in 100 men compared to the popluations 1 in 1000 men § what evidence could be used to bak up jacobs xyy theory? - Answer- john wayne gacy was thoight to of had the xyy chromosome, he sexually assaulted and murdered at least 33 men in the USA what are the strengths of jacobs xyy theory? - Ans...

CRIM 499: Senior Seminar Exam Guide 2023 with complete solution Crime trends and patters in US 1960-1980 crime increase, Crime has been declining since the 1990's, crime has dropped then level off, property crime is more common, high crime years (15-34), whites arrested more but blacks more LIKELY to be arrested Size of the Criminal Justice System 2.24 million people employed through law enforcement, courts, and corrections Cost of the CJS Around or above 270 billion dollars Structure ...

CRIM 101 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Consensus View - CORRECT ANSWER-Criminal law is a set of rules, codified by state authorities, that expresses the norms, goals, and values of the vast majority of society. Conflict View - CORRECT ANSWER-The law is the instrument that enables the wealthy to maintain their position of power and control the behavior of those who oppose their ideas and values or who might rebel against the unequal distribution of wealth. Pluralist View -...

What court case allowed "Stop & Frisk"? - Answer- Terry vs. Ohio What justification is needed for a Stop & Frisk? - Answer- Reasonable suspicion What is the scope of Search for a stop & frisk? - Answer- Quick seizure & limited search for contraband. What is the Plain Feel rule? - Answer- You must be able to tell it's contraband from a pat-down/ if you can it gives you PC to search. What are the big distinctions in a Stop & Frisk? - Answer- Stop (less) vs. Arrest (greater) Frisk (...

CRIM 499: Senior Seminar Exam Guide 2023 with complete solution Crime trends and patters in US 1960-1980 crime increase, Crime has been declining since the 1990's, crime has dropped then level off, property crime is more common, high crime years (15-34), whites arrested more but blacks more LIKELY to be arrested Size of the Criminal Justice System 2.24 million people employed through law enforcement, courts, and corrections Cost of the CJS Around or above 270 billion dollars Structure ...