Criminal Justice Criminal Justice 4

Question 1

An inmate is released before completing a full sentence and remains under supervision. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Parole

Answer

Parole is conditional early release from prison under community supervision for the remainder of the sentence.

Question 2

Which Supreme Court case guaranteed indigent felony defendants the right to court-appointed counsel?

Accepted Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) held that states must provide attorneys to felony defendants who cannot afford one.

Question 3

What is the 'dark figure of crime'?

Accepted Answer

Crimes that go unreported or undetected

Answer

The dark figure of crime refers to offenses that never appear in official statistics because they are unreported or undiscovered.

Question 4

Under the Eighth Amendment, which of the following is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Cruel and unusual punishment

Answer

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 5

A juvenile case is moved to adult criminal court for prosecution. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Waiver or transfer

Answer

Judicial waiver or transfer moves a juvenile's case to adult criminal court, typically for serious offenses.

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