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The system of practices and institutions involved in upholding social control,
Criminal justice deterring, and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal
penalties.
Police Officers responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order.
Court Institutions that adjudicate legal disputes and ensure justice.
Corrections Systems that manage punishment and rehabilitation of offenders.
The debate between viewing the criminal justice system as a non-system versus a
Non-system vs System debate
system highlights the complexities and interdependencies of its components.
, A criminal justice system has... A series of steps; orderly and predictable
A criminal justice non-system has... discretion is involved; not a cohesive unit, no set "rules"
The distinction between 'profession' and 'field' in criminal justice emphasizes the
Profession vs Field difference between a career path with specific qualifications and a broader area of
study and practice.
Criminal justice serves as a moral agent by enforcing societal norms and values, thus
Moral agent
playing a crucial role in maintaining order and justice.
Criminal justice encompasses various fields including sociology, psychology, law,
Academic discipline and public policy, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of crime and
justice.
An act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or punishable by law,
Crime
encompassing a wide range of behaviors from minor infractions to serious felonies.
Not all wrongful acts are classified as crimes; for example, civil wrongs (torts) do not
Civil wrongs
constitute criminal offenses but can lead to legal action.
The extent of crime can be measured through various metrics, including reported
Crime metrics
incidents, victim surveys, and self-reported data.
Civil law Deals with disputes between individuals or organizations.
Criminal law Pertains to actions that are offenses against the state or public.
Wedding Cake Model Illustrates how the system prioritizes resources and attention
Bottom layer Most cases are misdemeanors, handled quietly.
Middle layer Serious felonies (murder) and less serious felonies (theft)
Top layer High-profile celebrated cases that capture public attention
Include statutory law (laws enacted by legislatures), administrative law (rules created
Sources of law
by governmental agencies), and case law (laws established through court decisions).
The distinction highlights the varying jurisdictions and legal frameworks that govern
State vs Municipal criminal law
different areas.
Examples of State Law Cover serious crimes (murder, assault, robbery)
Examples of Municipal Law Local ordinances (Curfew, Noise violations, Petty Theft)
Substantive law Defines crimes and punishments.
Procedural law Establishes the process for enforcing the law.
Necessity A defense claiming that the act was necessary to prevent a greater harm.
A defense asserting that the defendant was forced to commit the crime under threat
Duress
of immediate harm.
A defense arguing that the defendant was induced by law enforcement to commit a
Entrapment
crime they would not have otherwise committed.
A justification for using force to protect oneself from imminent harm, provided the
Self-defense
response is proportional.
A defense that may negate mens rea if the defendant was unable to understand their
Intoxication
actions due to substance use.
A legal defense asserting that the defendant was not in a sound mental state at the
Insanity
time of the crime, thus lacking the capacity to understand the nature of their actions.
Protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to
1st Amendment
petition.
CJ110 Midterm
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Beccaria Testified in court during cases
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Terms in this set (96)
The system of practices and institutions involved in upholding social control,
Criminal justice deterring, and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal
penalties.
Police Officers responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order.
Court Institutions that adjudicate legal disputes and ensure justice.
Corrections Systems that manage punishment and rehabilitation of offenders.
The debate between viewing the criminal justice system as a non-system versus a
Non-system vs System debate
system highlights the complexities and interdependencies of its components.
, A criminal justice system has... A series of steps; orderly and predictable
A criminal justice non-system has... discretion is involved; not a cohesive unit, no set "rules"
The distinction between 'profession' and 'field' in criminal justice emphasizes the
Profession vs Field difference between a career path with specific qualifications and a broader area of
study and practice.
Criminal justice serves as a moral agent by enforcing societal norms and values, thus
Moral agent
playing a crucial role in maintaining order and justice.
Criminal justice encompasses various fields including sociology, psychology, law,
Academic discipline and public policy, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of crime and
justice.
An act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or punishable by law,
Crime
encompassing a wide range of behaviors from minor infractions to serious felonies.
Not all wrongful acts are classified as crimes; for example, civil wrongs (torts) do not
Civil wrongs
constitute criminal offenses but can lead to legal action.
The extent of crime can be measured through various metrics, including reported
Crime metrics
incidents, victim surveys, and self-reported data.
Civil law Deals with disputes between individuals or organizations.
Criminal law Pertains to actions that are offenses against the state or public.
Wedding Cake Model Illustrates how the system prioritizes resources and attention
Bottom layer Most cases are misdemeanors, handled quietly.
Middle layer Serious felonies (murder) and less serious felonies (theft)
Top layer High-profile celebrated cases that capture public attention
Include statutory law (laws enacted by legislatures), administrative law (rules created
Sources of law
by governmental agencies), and case law (laws established through court decisions).
The distinction highlights the varying jurisdictions and legal frameworks that govern
State vs Municipal criminal law
different areas.
Examples of State Law Cover serious crimes (murder, assault, robbery)
Examples of Municipal Law Local ordinances (Curfew, Noise violations, Petty Theft)
Substantive law Defines crimes and punishments.
Procedural law Establishes the process for enforcing the law.
Necessity A defense claiming that the act was necessary to prevent a greater harm.
A defense asserting that the defendant was forced to commit the crime under threat
Duress
of immediate harm.
A defense arguing that the defendant was induced by law enforcement to commit a
Entrapment
crime they would not have otherwise committed.
A justification for using force to protect oneself from imminent harm, provided the
Self-defense
response is proportional.
A defense that may negate mens rea if the defendant was unable to understand their
Intoxication
actions due to substance use.
A legal defense asserting that the defendant was not in a sound mental state at the
Insanity
time of the crime, thus lacking the capacity to understand the nature of their actions.
Protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to
1st Amendment
petition.
