Criminal Justice Final

Mala Prohibita

offenses have been legislatively prohibited but very greatly by culture or differ within the U.S. by state

Mens Rea

Guilty mind

Actus rea

Guilty action

Mala in se

offenses considered bad or evil in and of themselves

1st Amendment

freedom of speech, press and religion

4th Amendment

protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures

5th amendment

due process, right to remain silent, can’t get tried for same crime twice

6th amendment

fair and speedy trial

8th amendment

prohibits excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment. excessive fines

J Edgar Hoover

First FBI Director in 1924

Grass Eater

were willing to accept a bribe or kickback if offered 

Meat Eater

officers actively sought corrupt opportunities for personal gain 

Police Training

provides the new officer with the basic skills required to perform the job

Police Education

Police academy and higher education provides

Tennesee V Gideon

can’t shoot if someone is turned around/ fleeing unless officer fears life

Miranda V Arizona

Officers must warn people of their constitutional

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misdemeanors, less serious felonies, serious felonies, celebrated case

corruption

Misuse of some key element of the police role, Involve the receipt or expected receipt of some material reward or personal gain.

Ways to plea

Guilty, Not guilty, no contest, stand there

probation

the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision

Parole

the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavio

John Augustus

Father of parole

war on drugs

harsher punishment for drug crimes implemented by Nixon