Key Concepts in Criminal Justice System

Primary institution of socialization

The family

Something that violates the rules of society and someone/ legal interests are harmed.

Crime

Arrests, ___, Trial, Sentencing, ___, Prison, ___.

Prosecution, Probation, Parole

Which of these is punishable by no more than 3 months in jail.

Class B. MIsdemeanor

What does this ICEBERG figure represent

Crimes unknown to the police.

Which of these is a Part I offense (According to the UCR):

Arson

Approx how many felony cases make it to trial.

1%

Police officers, prosecutors and corrections officials use ___ to decide how cases are pushed further into the criminal justice system.

Discretion

Murder is a part II offense.

False

Which of these is not a goal of the criminal justice system.

Loitering

What population of victims is not typically covered by victimization surveys.

Murder Victoms

As a CJ Goal the purpose of ___ is to remove the offender from society.

Incapacitation

A ___ Felony is the most severe crime you can be charged with (You did it and meant it).

Class A Felony

What are the intentions of the CRJ System

Deterrence, Incapacitation, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Restoration