Brownlee Criminal Justice Final Exam

Who is a representative of the state?

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

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

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

What amendment protects the defendant from testifying?

Define Turf

Where are jury panels selected from?

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

Only celebrities can sue for defamation.

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

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

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

Who administers the oath to anyone who takes the stand?

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

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

The legal obligation to do or not to do something.

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

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

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

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

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?

What should a witness do if there is an objection?

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

A tort is a wrong against an individual.

Define Whack

A false statement made orally to a third party is

Lying about someone dying is an example of . . .

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

Prisoners have __________ constitutional rights in prison.

Property like a house or land is called ___________ property

Under mandatory sentencing, a judge __________.

To what did reformers compare the addiction to liquor?

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

What heritage was a general requirement to join the Mafia?

What do peremptory challenges allow an attorney to do?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What ended organized crime?

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

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

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

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

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

_________ is defined as legal responsibility.

What is a "pro" of mandatory minimum sentencing?

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

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

With which meals did people drink beer?

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

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

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

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

Invasion of privacy is an unintentional tort.

How many bottles of liquor did people drink per year?

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

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

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

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

Who is the referee of the courtroom?

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

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

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

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

How many jurors are required according to the constitution?

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

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

Define Made

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

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

Who represents the defendant?

Who has worked directly on the case?

What is an example of jury nullification?

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

Define Front

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

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

Which is not an intentional tort against individuals?

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

A bench trial is heard by a jury of your peers

Who is accused of committing the crime?