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What are the goals of the criminal justice system? |
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THE GOAL OF THE CJ SYSTEM SHOULD BE TO ARREST, TRY, CONVICT AND INCARCERATE OFFENDERS SO AS TO KEEP SOCIETY SAFE. |
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· What are some major findings on racial profiling? Know about the racial disparities in those who are stopped and shot by the police and those who are most likely to be incarcerated. |
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}African Americans are 23% more likely to be stopped than whites (Engel 2002).
◦Blacks represent 17.5% of the population & 72% of stops and searches (disproportional).
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- When do police officers have the Right to Stop and Question and the Right to Search a Home?
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| When there is probable cause |
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When can police officers use force? |
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Definition
| When it is necessary to subdue a suspect |
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| What is a grass eater? What is a meat eater? |
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Meats eaters are a small percentage of cops who pursue corruption and make alot of money.
Grass eaters are those who are more passive in corruption make less money but are still a major problem |
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- What type of officers take part in police misconduct?
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| What is traditional policing ? |
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Use probable cause before intervening with citizens
Citizens are witnesses or victims
Reactive/respond after the fact
It’s the job of the police/it’s their work |
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| What is community policing? |
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Definition
Focus on factors that are precursors to crime such as non-criminal public disorder
Citizens are assistants/they will help with information
Focus on smaller crimes which will prevent bigger crimes
Other agencies/organization/private businesses will work with police to prevent crime |
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What is the adversary system?
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¨THE ACCUSED IS PRESUMED INNOCENT. THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESENT THE CASE TO A JUDGE OR JURY |
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- What is the role of a judge?
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¤JUDGES –SENIOR OFFICER IN A COURT WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO HEAR AND DECIDE CASES
¤Determine if proper procedures were followed
¤Review the written brief, the trial record, and other materials related to the case
¤Preside over oral arguments
¤Weigh the facts and the nature of the appeal to make a decision
¤Negotiate the decision through vote, persuasion, and compromise
¤Write an opinion about the logic and reasons for the decision
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| What is the role of a defense attorney? |
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¤Represent the accused soon after arrest to give advice
¤Review the police report
¤Interview the police, the accused, and the witness
¤Seek additional evidence
¤Discuss the offense with the prosecutor to get more information on the strength of the state’s case |
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| What is the role of a prosecutor? |
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nPROSECUTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THE CASE AGAINST THE ACCUSED
nREPRESENT THE GOVERNMENT
nINVOLVED IN MOST ASPECTS OF A CASE FROM SEARCH WARRANTS TO SENTENCING TO APPEALS: |
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