CCJS 342 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERED
,principle of interchangeability - ANSWERthe idea that different forms of intermediate
sanctions can be calibrated to make them equivalent as punishments despite their
differences in approach
boot camp - ANSWERA physically rigorous, disciplined, and demanding regimen
emphasizing conditioning, education, and job training. Designed for young offenders.
shock incarceration - ANSWERa short period of incarceration followed by a sentence
reduction
Corrections - ANSWERThe variety of programs, services, facilities, and organizations
responsible for the management of individuals who have been accused or convicted of
criminal offenses
social control - ANSWERActions and practices, of individuals and institutions, designed
to induce conformity with the rules and norms of society.
*Can be thought of more broadly as well (like syllabus)
prison - ANSWERAn institution for the incarceration of people convicted of crimes,
usually felonies.
-Sometimes called a correctional institution
jail - ANSWERA facility authorized to hold pretrial detainees and sentenced
misdemeanants (typically 1 year or less) for periods longer than 48 hours.
Less than 48 hours = central booking
probation - ANSWERA sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed
by the court while s/he lives in the community under supervision.
parole - ANSWERThe conditional release of an inmate from incarceration, under
supervision, after part of the prison sentence has been served.
- Leave prison on parole
the four goals of corrections - ANSWERretribution
incapacitation
rehabilitation
deterrence
retribution - ANSWERdeserved punishment because of crime committed
incapacitation - ANSWERremove an offender's ability to commit crimes
, Rehabilitation - ANSWERrestore offender to a constructive place in society
general deterrence - ANSWERdiscourage the commission of offenses by everyone
(people do not commit a crime because they are deterred by the punishment)
specfic deterrence - ANSWERdiscourage reoffending by offender
restoration - ANSWERpunishment designed to repair the damage done to the victim
and community by the offense
the correctional process in theory - ANSWERPolicing -> Arrest/Warrants -> Jail -> Trial -
> Conviction -> Sentencing -> Punishment
the correctional process in practice - ANSWERusually involved plea bargaining
Sixth Amendment - ANSWER"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 defense."
the average delay between arrest and sentencing is... - ANSWER6 months
while awaiting trial... - ANSWER•The judge may decide you are eligible for release on
bail
•If you cannot afford bail, you must stay in jail until your trial
juries - ANSWER•6-12 members of a criminal jury
•Citizens are randomly called for jury duty
•Motor vehicle registration
•Voter registration
•Drivers licenses
•Tax rolls
•On average, a criminal jury trial lasts under one week
•Jurors are paid
•$15/day in Baltimore city, MD
•$40/day in Washington, DC
•Jurors are selected based on scheduling availability and voir dire (next slide)
voir dire - ANSWERThe process in which potential jurors are questioned by either the
judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability for jury service.
how can someone get out of jury duty? - ANSWER•If you know anyone involved in the
case
•If you or a close family member has been a victim of a similar crime
AND ANSWERED
,principle of interchangeability - ANSWERthe idea that different forms of intermediate
sanctions can be calibrated to make them equivalent as punishments despite their
differences in approach
boot camp - ANSWERA physically rigorous, disciplined, and demanding regimen
emphasizing conditioning, education, and job training. Designed for young offenders.
shock incarceration - ANSWERa short period of incarceration followed by a sentence
reduction
Corrections - ANSWERThe variety of programs, services, facilities, and organizations
responsible for the management of individuals who have been accused or convicted of
criminal offenses
social control - ANSWERActions and practices, of individuals and institutions, designed
to induce conformity with the rules and norms of society.
*Can be thought of more broadly as well (like syllabus)
prison - ANSWERAn institution for the incarceration of people convicted of crimes,
usually felonies.
-Sometimes called a correctional institution
jail - ANSWERA facility authorized to hold pretrial detainees and sentenced
misdemeanants (typically 1 year or less) for periods longer than 48 hours.
Less than 48 hours = central booking
probation - ANSWERA sentence allowing the offender to serve the sanctions imposed
by the court while s/he lives in the community under supervision.
parole - ANSWERThe conditional release of an inmate from incarceration, under
supervision, after part of the prison sentence has been served.
- Leave prison on parole
the four goals of corrections - ANSWERretribution
incapacitation
rehabilitation
deterrence
retribution - ANSWERdeserved punishment because of crime committed
incapacitation - ANSWERremove an offender's ability to commit crimes
, Rehabilitation - ANSWERrestore offender to a constructive place in society
general deterrence - ANSWERdiscourage the commission of offenses by everyone
(people do not commit a crime because they are deterred by the punishment)
specfic deterrence - ANSWERdiscourage reoffending by offender
restoration - ANSWERpunishment designed to repair the damage done to the victim
and community by the offense
the correctional process in theory - ANSWERPolicing -> Arrest/Warrants -> Jail -> Trial -
> Conviction -> Sentencing -> Punishment
the correctional process in practice - ANSWERusually involved plea bargaining
Sixth Amendment - ANSWER"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 defense."
the average delay between arrest and sentencing is... - ANSWER6 months
while awaiting trial... - ANSWER•The judge may decide you are eligible for release on
bail
•If you cannot afford bail, you must stay in jail until your trial
juries - ANSWER•6-12 members of a criminal jury
•Citizens are randomly called for jury duty
•Motor vehicle registration
•Voter registration
•Drivers licenses
•Tax rolls
•On average, a criminal jury trial lasts under one week
•Jurors are paid
•$15/day in Baltimore city, MD
•$40/day in Washington, DC
•Jurors are selected based on scheduling availability and voir dire (next slide)
voir dire - ANSWERThe process in which potential jurors are questioned by either the
judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability for jury service.
how can someone get out of jury duty? - ANSWER•If you know anyone involved in the
case
•If you or a close family member has been a victim of a similar crime
