Exam 4 ACC LEA Questions and Correct Answers

What is indictment? Ans A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, that the prosecution (DA) brings it to the grand jury What stage of the criminal justice process does the defendant enter a plea? Ans Arraignment What is the difference between discrimination and prejudice? Ans Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on experience or reason. Prejudice is an attitude. Discrimination is unjust treatment based on race, religion, sex, color. Discrimination is an action. Do prosecutors have to help the defense in building the case? Ans Yes, they have to make any of their evidence available to the defense in the discovery phase of the judicial process. What categories does the Colorado bias-motivated crime statute cover? Ans Race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. What do hate groups use the internet for? Ans Spread message and recruitment. What are the phases in the cycle of violence as far as domestic violence is concerned? Ans Honeymoon phase 1, Tension Building phase 2, Violent Incident phase 3, Remorseful/fearful phase 4. Cycle repeats, endlessly unless interrupted by an outside force, usually by law enforcement. What are some of the unique issues when answering a domestic violence call? Ans Frequently, neither party wants police there, victim may not want the abuser arrested, one or both parties may turn on the responding officer, victim may be afraid to speak freely in front of the abuser, valid self-defense argument may present as mutual altercation. What must an officer have in order to make an arrest during the domestic violence incident? Ans PRICC Punishment, revenge, intimidation, coercion and/or control. Crime + Intimate relationship = Domestic Enhancer. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) protects a broad range of people. What type of disabilities does ADA cover