who is the founding father of modern policing ? correct answers August Vollmer
who is the founding father of probation? correct answers John Augustus
Who is the father of American policing? correct answers Sir Robert Peel
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Which amendment?
correct answers 4th amendment
The right to a jury trial when you're charged with a crime, protection against double jeopardy,
protection against self-incrimination, the right to a fair trial, and protection against the taking of
property by the government without compensation. Which amendment? correct answers 5th
amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an
impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which
district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause
of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process
for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Which amendment? correct answers 6th amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual
punishments inflicted. Which amendment? correct answers 8th amendment
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party
shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their
jurisdiction." Which amendment? correct answers 13th amendment
, grant citizenship to "All persons born or naturalized in the United States," thereby granting
citizenship to formerly enslaved people. Which amendment? correct answers 14th amendment
Refers to the act or omission that comprise the physical elements of a crime as required by
statute.
HINT: "guilty act;" correct answers Actus reus
Refers to criminal intent. The state of mind statutorily required in order to convict a particular
defendant of a particular crime.
HINT: "guilty mind." correct answers Mens rea
Refers to a method of operation or pattern of criminal behavior so distinctive that separate crimes
or wrongful conduct are recognized as the work of the same person. correct answers Modus
Operandi
Identifies three factors that create a criminal offense. Desire of a criminal to commit a crime;
Target of the criminal's desire; and the Opportunity for the crime to be committed. correct
answers crime triangle theory
A noncriminal act that is considered a law violation only because of a youth's status as a minor.
Example: underage use of alcohol! Wouldn't be a law violation for 21+ year olds but it would be
for 20 and below! correct answers A status Offense
Primary role of Police: correct answers Investigate & arrest
Primary role of the courts: correct answers APPLY INVESTIGATION TO LAW