Brownlee Criminal Justice Final Exam

Which of the following was a ritual that had to be performed in order to join the Mafia?

Public officials and celebrities must prove actual malice to succeed in a defamation lawsuit.

Who is a certified peace officer that maintains order in the court?

What do peremptory challenges allow an attorney to do?

How many bottles of liquor did people drink per year?

Who is the person against whom the crime has been committed?

In a civil lawsuit, the tortfeasor is the . . .

With which meals did people drink beer?

If a wrongdoer has injured another party, a court will usually award ____ to the injured party.

Define Made

During the closing the statement, the defense attorney emphasizes why their client is innocent.

Define Whack

A complete defense for a slander and libel suit would be to show that the statement is

Who created a board of directors ("commission") over the American Mafia in the 1920's?

Which crime usually is most affected by the mandatory minimum laws?

Driving negligently, D crashes into a pole which falls and kills P. The crash is the:

How many jurors are required according to the constitution?

The reentry program has each of the following phases EXCEPT __________.

Courts must apply the ____ to determine if conduct was the proximate cause of the injury.

Define Turf

What is the first series of questions asked by the prosecutor or defense attorney?

The right to an attorney is guaranteed in the ________________ Amendment.

The legal obligation to do or not to do something.

A[n] ______ nuisance is one where children are likely to trespass: pools/ construction sites.

How many times a day did the bell ring for the people to drink?

What ended organized crime?

_________ is defined as legal responsibility.

A false statement made orally to a third party is

Tort that involves theft or destruction of another's property.

What is a "pro" of mandatory minimum sentencing?

Define Front

Under _____ the amount of the plaintiff's recovery is reduced by the % of negligence.

The criminal sentence has served all of the following purposes over time EXCEPT _________

What do the attorneys have the responsibility to do if the other violates courtroom procedure?

Freedom from self-incrimination means you cannot be forced to testify against yourself.

Suing someone because they lied in the newspaper would fall under which intentional tort?

Invasion of privacy is an unintentional tort.

_________ of Property allows people to use reasonable force to defend their homes and property.

What was not a reason for organized crime in the 1920's?

Even careless conduct will not result in liability for negligence unless actual harm is done.

____ takes place when a person intentionally uses words/actions that are meant to scare someone

Who administers the oath to anyone who takes the stand?

A wrongful injury to or interference with the property of another is

All of the following actions will be part of an appeal EXCEPT __________.

Going through someone's phone without permission is an example of . . .

Who represents the defendant?

The tort of _________ occurs when a person enters another person’s property without permission.

Who is accused of committing the crime?

Lying about someone dying is an example of . . .

What did most men who wanted to join the Mafia have to do beforehand?

An ______ requests that a higher court review and change the verdict of the trial court.

Under the mandatory minimum, the judge may consider what types of factors?

If a defendant waives their right to a jury, who decides their guilt or innocence?

Only celebrities can sue for defamation.

What heritage was a general requirement to join the Mafia?

Under mandatory sentencing, a judge __________.

Being held hostage is an example of what kind of tort?

Injury caused by an individual's participation in an ultra-hazardous activity is known as . . .

_________damages are amounts of money, awarded to punish the for malicious, or outrageous acts.

According to the mandatory minimum laws, 28 oz. of controlled substance is about the same as:

Loud noises late at night, noxious odors & fumes coming from a nearby home are all examples of:

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the tort of battery?

A bench trial is heard by a jury of your peers

Who has worked directly on the case?

Prisoners have __________ constitutional rights in prison.

What is it called if the jury cannot decide the guilt or innocence of the person on trial?

A tort is a wrong against an individual.

People engaged in extreme activities are held liable without negligence or malice is called

If a D is sentenced to 5 years in prison where there is a parole system, the D will serve ____.

Milo invites Morton into her apartment. Morton commits trespass to land if he:

What the judges say when the witness is not allowed to answer the question attorneys object to?

What does a good report do to a police officer’s memory?

What should a witness do if there is an objection?

What may witnesses be charged with if they lie on the stand?

_________ occurs when a person acts with the intent of injuring a person or property.

Who is court employee that records everything said in the trial?

The state cannot appeal a case once the victim has been acquitted of a crime

What amendment guarantees the right to jury in a criminal case?

Who is a representative of the state?

What amendment protects the defendant from testifying?

Property like a house or land is called ___________ property

A speedy trial is guaranteed by the 6th Amendment and the Constitution defines speedy.

Who is the referee of the courtroom?

Which is not an intentional tort against individuals?

Most criminal cases are resolved by guilty pleas before ever reaching trial.

What is an example of jury nullification?

P hired D to move tools. D loaded them too high & they fell, but no damage. If P sues, he gets:

Linda drives for Swift Transportation & causes a 5 car accident. Linda and Swift are liable to:

Where are jury panels selected from?

A subpoena is a court order requiring a witness to testify.

To what did reformers compare the addiction to liquor?

____ occurs when someone intentionally/wrongfully confines another person against his/her will.