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Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections |
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| Law that doesn't allow after the fact laws/retroactive laws |
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| Unreasonable search, warrant based on probable cause and exclusionary rule |
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| Control of offenders and protect society by using harsh sanctions. Started in the 1990s with 3rd strike and truth in sentencing laws. |
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| ensure the rights at all stages of the criminal justice system |
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| Same treatment under the law (no parole), punishment oriented |
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| Resolve conflict between victim and offender |
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| Treatment for offender to return to society |
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| What are the two types of court systems in the United States? |
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| Federal courts are made up of |
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| District, Circuit and Supreme Courts |
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| State courts are made up of |
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| State and local courts to include appeal and state supreme courts. |
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| What are the types of jurisdiction in courts? |
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| General (variety of cases) and specific (juvenile/civil) |
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| imprisonment, probation and community correction facilities |
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Retribution
Incapacitation
Deterrence
Rehabilitation
Restoration |
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| limits discretion of judges |
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| punishment fits the crime |
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| Criminal event perspective |
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| Based on the offender, victim behaviors and the location of the crime. "Bring people together in time and place." |
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| Criminal event perspective purpose |
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| To organize the chaos and simplify the complex |
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| What are the components of series profile? |
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1. Profiling of entire series
2. Written product
3. Dissection of the event
4. Look at each aspect and determine their contribution to the event
5. Discuss the offender, victim and spatial characteristics |
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| Methods and approaches of an offender |
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1. Blitz (sudden confirmation)
2. Con (Friendly contact then overpower)
3. Surprise (Hidden then attack) |
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| When offenders are presented with suitable targets due to lack of guardianship. Doesn't address offender motivation. |
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| Addresses offender motivation and why they commit acts of crime |
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