Criminal Justice Review and Assessment 3

Question 1

Which amendment protects against compelled self-incrimination during custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

The Fifth Amendment's self-incrimination clause underlies the Miranda warning requirement.

Question 2

A defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for the dismissal of more serious counts. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Charge bargaining

Answer

Charge bargaining involves pleading guilty to a reduced or fewer charges.

Question 3

Which type of crime data is collected directly from citizens about their experiences as victims, including unreported crimes?

Accepted Answer

National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

Answer

The NCVS surveys households about victimization, capturing the 'dark figure' of unreported crime.

Question 4

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that indigent felony defendants have a right to appointed counsel in state courts?

Accepted Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) extended the right to appointed counsel to state felony defendants who cannot afford an attorney.

Question 5

An offender serves part of a prison sentence and is released early under community supervision. This release is called:

Accepted Answer

Parole

Answer

Parole is conditional early release from prison under supervision in the community.

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