Test 1 Review - GPSTC Cherokee Questions & Answers

Five Stages within the CJ Process Three Components to the CJ System - ANSWERS-Law Enforcement -Courts -Corrections - ANSWERS-Entry -Prosecution and Pre-Trial services -Adjudication -Sentencing -Corrections Where can criminal law in the US be found in? - ANSWERS-common law -constitution -statutes -administration/regulatory agencies What is the purpose of the Constitution? - ANSWERSsets the boundaries within which government is permitted to operate and applies to government officials What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? - ANSWERSlimit the power of the Federal Government and specifically enumerating those rights that belong specifically to the people First Amendment - ANSWERSFreedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition the government for a redress of grievances Second Amendment - ANSWERSRight to bear arms Third Amendment - ANSWERSNo soldier can be in your home without consent Fourth Amendment - ANSWERSRight against unreasonable search and seizure Fifth Amendment - ANSWERSFreedom against self-incrimination and double jeopardy Sixth Amendment - ANSWERS-Right to speedy trial by an impartial jury -To be confronted with the witnesses against him -Entitled to an attorney Seventh Amendment - ANSWERSright to trial by jury in civil cases Eighth Amendment - ANSWERSProhibits cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, and excessive bail Ninth Amendment - ANSWERSListing of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people Tenth Amendment - ANSWERSretains the rights to the States or to the people; allows states to add laws Fourteenth amendment - ANSWERSNo state shall make or enforce any law which shall deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law What are the two duties of the corrections system? - ANSWERS-punishment -rehabilitation What are the three types of law? - ANSWERS-constitutional -statutory -administrative What is constitutional law? - ANSWERSsupreme law of the land; neither congress or state can enact a law that contradicts the Constitution What is statutory law? - ANSWERSbody of law created by acts of the legislature; subordinate to Constitutional law What is administrative law? - ANSWERScreated by administrative agencies in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions to carry out regulatory powers and duties of such agencies Examples of admin law includes rules and regulations of the Georgia POST council or GCIC Year the Declaration of Independence was written - ANSWERS1776 Year the Constitution was written - ANSWERS1787 When did the Constitution go into effect? - ANSWERS1789 Year the Bill of Rights were written? - ANSWERS1791 What cases can Magistrate courses handle? - ANSWERS-Civil claims totaling $15,000 or less -Criminal cases; preliminary hearings, search/arrest warrants, bail Levels of Law - ANSWERS1. Federal - overrides all laws 2. State 3. City Ordinances **State and City can only add laws, not take away What states are included in the 11th Circuit for Supreme Court? - ANSWERSFlorida, Alabama, Georgia What is the Oath of Honor? - ANSWERSHonor, Integrity, and Respect are never betrayed. I will always hold myself and others accountable for having the courage to do the right thing. What are ethics? - ANSWERS-Moral principles -Rules of conduct -Values of human conduct Ethical requirement of officers in regards to laws, statutes, regulations, orders, and codes - ANSWERSmust observe all of them How are gifts, gratuities, etc. handled by officers? - ANSWERSprohibited; do not accept What relationships are prohibited for officers? - ANSWERS-anyone under investigation, indictment, arrest, incarcerated -"open and notorious criminal reputation" What establishments should be avoided by officers? - ANSWERSwhere the law is frequently violated What information released could lead to criminal charges and/or civil litigation? - ANSWERSconfidential information Who do you notify if you violate any rules regarding certification? - ANSWERSPOST How long do you have to report violations to POST? - ANSWERSfifteen days What are the top ten unethical offenses committed by law enforcement officers? - ANSWERS1. False statements/reports 2. Larceny 3 Sexual offenses other than rape 4. Battery 5. DUI 6. Excessive use of force 7. Fraud/forgery 8. Drug offenses 9. Weapon offenses 10. Possession or selling cocaine What are acts of omission? - ANSWERSwhen a person fails to fulfill their responsibility What are acts of commission-administration? - ANSWERSbreaking rules and policies that the officer perceives as unfair, offensive, or oppressive What are acts of commission-criminal? - ANSWERSexamples: falsifying a report, perjury, stealing, destruction of evidence, etc. Characteristics of a profession - ANSWERS1. Common body of knowledge 2. Minimum standards and qualifications 3. Minimum standards of conduct 4. Organization What is discernment? - ANSWERSthe ability to differentiate between right and wrong What is the SARA model? - ANSWERSScan Analyze Respond Assess