Criminal Justice Criminal Justice 3

Question 1

The exclusionary rule, applied to the states in Mapp v. Ohio, prevents what?

Accepted Answer

Illegally obtained evidence from being used in court

Answer

The exclusionary rule bars evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from use in criminal prosecutions.

Question 2

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

Answer

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury along with the rights to counsel and confrontation.

Question 3

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor primarily based on?

Accepted Answer

The severity of punishment, typically more than one year of incarceration

Answer

Felonies are generally punishable by more than one year in prison, while misdemeanors carry lesser penalties.

Question 4

A prosecutor agrees to reduce charges in exchange for a guilty plea. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Plea bargaining

Answer

Plea bargaining is the negotiated agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty for charging or sentencing concessions.

Question 5

Which theory of crime causation argues that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others?

Accepted Answer

Differential association theory

Answer

Sutherland's differential association theory holds that criminal behavior is learned through communication within intimate groups.

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