Criminal Justice Concepts and Theories, Exams of Nursing

Download Criminal Justice Concepts and Theories and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! Chicago Police Exam #1 questions with correct answers What is Routine Activity Theory? CORRECT ANSWER A theory that is suggested a routine to create an opportunity for crime The two types of Deterrence? CORRECT ANSWER General Deterrence Specific Deterrence What is General Deterrence? CORRECT ANSWER Not committing a crime because you know the consequence. What is Specific Deterrence? CORRECT ANSWER Person who has already been punished chooses not to commit another crime do to the fact that they could be punished again What is Deterrence Theory? CORRECT ANSWER Crime can be controlled using punishent What is Rational Choice Theory? CORRECT ANSWER People generally act in their self-interest & make decisions to commit crime after weighing risks vs rewards. What is Control Theory? CORRECT ANSWER Why a person is not a criminal. What is Determinism? CORRECT ANSWER the doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. Some philosophers have taken determinism to imply that individual human beings have no free will and cannot be held morally responsible for their actions. What is criminology? CORRECT ANSWER The study of crime and punishment What is the UCR program? CORRECT ANSWER A two part system. They provide law enforcement with data for use in budget formulation, planning, resource allocation, assessment of police operations, etc., to help address the crime problem at various levels. Crime Triangle CORRECT ANSWER Also referred to as the problem analysis triangle, a strategy that focuses on immediate concerns present in the environment in order to confront difficult issues. "Offender,Victim,Location" Five Principles of Classical School of Criminology CORRECT ANSWER Rationality: Free will Hedonism: People seek pleasure & try to avoid pain Punishment: Works as deterrent to crime Human Rights: No unreasonable harsh punishment Due Process: Innocent until proven guilty Example of a Informal Leader CORRECT ANSWER Activists/Community Leader "Doesn't hold position/power" Example of a Positional Leader CORRECT ANSWER Decision making power "Alderman" Reasonable doubt CORRECT ANSWER the standard used by a jury to decide if the prosecution has provided enough evidence for conviction What is a voluntary act CORRECT ANSWER A person legally capable of that act (Failure or Omission to take action) Mental State CORRECT ANSWER Act was committed with intent, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence Conduct CORRECT ANSWER An act or omission and its accompanying mental state Dwelling CORRECT ANSWER Enclosed space used or intended for the use of human habitation (home/residence) Offense CORRECT ANSWER Violation of any penal statute Petty Offense CORRECT ANSWER Fines/not punishable by an unauthorized disposition Peace Officer CORRECT ANSWER A duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses Penal Institution CORRECT ANSWER A penitentiary, prison, jail or house of corrections Can an alleged victim sue an officer in civil court CORRECT ANSWER Yes Two or more people agree to commit a crime CORRECT ANSWER Conspiracy Jursidiction CORRECT ANSWER an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice, or where the crime was committed Reasonable Belief CORRECT ANSWER A belief that would be held by an ordinary and prudent man in the same circumstances as the actor. Crime CORRECT ANSWER A violation of criminal law for which some governmental authority applies formal penalties. consciously aware CORRECT ANSWER having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts. Recognizing what is going on, the results of actions and decisions Conscientious objective CORRECT ANSWER Intent to accomplish that result or Engage in that conduct Inchoate Offenses CORRECT ANSWER Conduct deemed criminal without actual harm being done, provided that the harm that would have occurred is one the law tries to prevent. a. Attempt b. Solicitation c. Conspiracy Methods of Prosecution CORRECT ANSWER Complaint, Information, Indictment 3 branches of government CORRECT ANSWER Judicial (Interpret Laws) Executive (Enforces laws) Legislative (Makes Laws) MAACK BART CORRECT ANSWER Murder (1st/2nd Degree) Agg. Battery (with GBH or permanent disability or disfigurement) Agg. Criminal Sexual Assault Criminal Sexual Assault (Pred Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child) Kidnapping (Agg. Kidnapping) Burglary (Residential Burglary) Arson (Agg. Arson) Robbery Treason +And other felonies which involves the use or threat or physical force or violence against any individual* 1st Amendment CORRECT ANSWER freedom of speech 4th Amendment CORRECT ANSWER Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures 5th Amendment CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process What is a Roadway CORRECT ANSWER Portion of highway designated for vehicles to travel What does Chapter 625 contain? CORRECT ANSWER Traffic laws What is an antique vehicle and what is it allowed to do? CORRECT ANSWER Over 25 years of age Only allowed to go to and from show or exhibition What is a crosswalk? CORRECT ANSWER The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway What is an intersection? CORRECT ANSWER Prolongation of the curb line, point where two or more roads meet or cross Motorcycle CORRECT ANSWER a motor vehicle with two wheels with a seat/saddle What is a Motor Driven Cycle CORRECT ANSWER Less than 150cc engine What is a GVWR CORRECT ANSWER Gross Vehicle Weight Rating What is merging traffic? CORRECT ANSWER Both vehicles need to adjust vehicle speed and lateral positioning What is a sidewalk CORRECT ANSWER Adjacent/parallel to the roadway, between roadway and property lines, sidewalk does not have to be paved or improved What is a street CORRECT ANSWER Area between the boundary lines of the road What is a stop in regards to a vehicle? CORRECT ANSWER Complete cessation of all movement What are the specific Speed Limits? CORRECT ANSWER Speed limits posted on all roadways and highways Municipal laws can be stricter than State laws Roadway 30mphs Alleyways 15mph What is "Right-of-Way"? CORRECT ANSWER Vehicle allows a pedestrian or another vehicle to proceed yield. then first car there goes first. or car on left must yield to car on right. What is a Driver? CORRECT ANSWER Person who is physically in control of the vehicle Drivers license the average person has? CORRECT ANSWER Class D What is a motor vehicle? CORRECT ANSWER A motor vehicle is every vehicle which is self propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways which is pulled by a self propelled vehicle. (does not include mopeds) Also, vehicles designed to run upon the highways that are pulled by motor vehicles are themselves motor vehicles. Registration/Plates in Illinois CORRECT ANSWER Must be displayed front & back Not less than 5 inches from the ground What can car registration be verified through: CORRECT ANSWER LEADS License Plate TEMP plate issued by SOS Driver License Phases "Permit" CORRECT ANSWER Age 15 50hrs, 10hrs at night Supervised by parent/21 yrs or older, night time restrictions, no convictions for 9 months Drivers License Phases "Initial" CORRECT ANSWER 2nd phase Age 16-17 Night time restrictions No convictions prior to 18 yrs old Drivers License Phase "Full" CORRECT ANSWER Age 18-20 No restrictions