DSST Criminal Justice 4

Question 1

Which landmark Supreme Court case established that juveniles have the right to counsel and the privilege against self-incrimination in delinquency proceedings?

Accepted Answer

In re Gault

Answer

In re Gault (1967) extended key due process rights to juvenile court proceedings, fundamentally changing the juvenile justice system.

Question 2

The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) are compiled and published by which agency?

Accepted Answer

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer

The FBI compiles UCR data submitted voluntarily by thousands of local and state law enforcement agencies.

Question 3

Which type of plea allows a defendant to accept punishment without admitting guilt?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Both Alford pleas (maintaining innocence while accepting punishment) and nolo contendere pleas (no contest) avoid a formal admission of guilt.

Question 4

Which theory suggests that crime results from a breakdown in an individual's bond to conventional society?

Accepted Answer

Social control theory

Answer

Travis Hirschi's social control (social bond) theory argues that weakened attachments to society free individuals to engage in deviant behavior.

Question 5

What is 'voir dire' in the context of a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

The process of questioning prospective jurors

Answer

Voir dire is the preliminary examination of prospective jurors to determine their suitability and impartiality for jury service.

DSST - DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Practice Test

DSST - DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Practice Test

DSST Criminal Justice 4