CPD EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What does "sentencing" involve in the criminal justice process?
✔✔Sentencing is the judicial determination of a punishment for a convicted individual based on
the crime committed.
How does a "conviction" differ from an "acquittal"?
✔✔A conviction is a legal finding of guilt, while an acquittal is a legal finding of innocence.
What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal case?
✔✔A defense attorney represents the accused and works to protect their rights throughout the
legal process.
What does the term "motive" refer to in criminal law?
✔✔Motive refers to the reason a person commits a crime, though it is not required for a
conviction.
How are juvenile crimes typically handled differently than adult crimes?
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,✔✔Juvenile crimes are often handled in a separate legal system focused on rehabilitation rather
than punishment.
What is "identity theft"?
✔✔Identity theft is the unlawful acquisition and use of someone's personal information for
fraudulent purposes.
How do parole and probation differ in the criminal justice system?
✔✔Parole is conditional release from prison after serving part of a sentence, while probation is
an alternative to incarceration.
What is a "preliminary hearing" in a criminal case?
✔✔A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding to determine if there is enough evidence to
charge a defendant with a crime.
What does "double jeopardy" mean?
✔✔Double jeopardy prohibits an individual from being tried for the same crime twice after
acquittal or conviction.
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,What is the legal definition of robbery?
✔✔Robbery is taking property from another person through force or intimidation.
How does theft differ from robbery?
✔✔Theft involves taking someone's property without their consent but does not include force or
intimidation.
What is a common characteristic of violent crimes?
✔✔Violent crimes involve the use or threat of force against a person.
What is the term for the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime?
✔✔Burglary is the term for unlawful entry into a building to commit a crime.
What is the primary motive behind most property crimes?
✔✔The primary motive behind property crimes is usually financial gain.
How is arson defined in criminal law?
✔✔Arson is the intentional act of setting fire to property with the intent to cause damage.
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, What role do motive and intent play in criminal offenses?
✔✔Motive explains why a crime was committed, while intent refers to the purpose behind the
act.
What is the difference between first-degree murder and second-degree murder?
✔✔First-degree murder involves premeditation, while second-degree murder does not require
prior planning.
What is the legal concept of "mens rea"?
✔✔Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent of a person when committing a crime.
How can a crime be classified as a felony?
✔✔A crime is classified as a felony if it carries a potential punishment of imprisonment for over
one year.
What is the significance of the "crime scene" in criminal investigations?
✔✔The crime scene is crucial for collecting evidence, which can help solve the case and identify
suspects.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+
What does "sentencing" involve in the criminal justice process?
✔✔Sentencing is the judicial determination of a punishment for a convicted individual based on
the crime committed.
How does a "conviction" differ from an "acquittal"?
✔✔A conviction is a legal finding of guilt, while an acquittal is a legal finding of innocence.
What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal case?
✔✔A defense attorney represents the accused and works to protect their rights throughout the
legal process.
What does the term "motive" refer to in criminal law?
✔✔Motive refers to the reason a person commits a crime, though it is not required for a
conviction.
How are juvenile crimes typically handled differently than adult crimes?
1
,✔✔Juvenile crimes are often handled in a separate legal system focused on rehabilitation rather
than punishment.
What is "identity theft"?
✔✔Identity theft is the unlawful acquisition and use of someone's personal information for
fraudulent purposes.
How do parole and probation differ in the criminal justice system?
✔✔Parole is conditional release from prison after serving part of a sentence, while probation is
an alternative to incarceration.
What is a "preliminary hearing" in a criminal case?
✔✔A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding to determine if there is enough evidence to
charge a defendant with a crime.
What does "double jeopardy" mean?
✔✔Double jeopardy prohibits an individual from being tried for the same crime twice after
acquittal or conviction.
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,What is the legal definition of robbery?
✔✔Robbery is taking property from another person through force or intimidation.
How does theft differ from robbery?
✔✔Theft involves taking someone's property without their consent but does not include force or
intimidation.
What is a common characteristic of violent crimes?
✔✔Violent crimes involve the use or threat of force against a person.
What is the term for the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime?
✔✔Burglary is the term for unlawful entry into a building to commit a crime.
What is the primary motive behind most property crimes?
✔✔The primary motive behind property crimes is usually financial gain.
How is arson defined in criminal law?
✔✔Arson is the intentional act of setting fire to property with the intent to cause damage.
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, What role do motive and intent play in criminal offenses?
✔✔Motive explains why a crime was committed, while intent refers to the purpose behind the
act.
What is the difference between first-degree murder and second-degree murder?
✔✔First-degree murder involves premeditation, while second-degree murder does not require
prior planning.
What is the legal concept of "mens rea"?
✔✔Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent of a person when committing a crime.
How can a crime be classified as a felony?
✔✔A crime is classified as a felony if it carries a potential punishment of imprisonment for over
one year.
What is the significance of the "crime scene" in criminal investigations?
✔✔The crime scene is crucial for collecting evidence, which can help solve the case and identify
suspects.
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