Chapters 10 and 12 Flashcard

Front

Kevin chose to participate in the diversion program after getting charged with possession of a firearm.

Back

True

Front

Kevin lives in a neighborhood called:

Back

Brownsville

Front

What was Kevin charged with in the beginning of chapter 10?

Back

Loitering

Front

After Kevin's loitering arrest, the DA's office and YCP were notified immediately.

Back

False

Front

Which of the following is an example of how prosecutors contribute to longer and harsher punishment?
Options:
Bribe the judge.
Pay for defendants legal counsel.
Choose not to pursue charges.
Call police precincts to set high bail amounts to keep people in jail.

Back

Call police precincts to set high bail amounts to keep people in jail.

Front

Beccaria's philosophy is that punishment deters crime when it is swift, certain and proportionate.

Back

True

Front

de Blasio's plan for getting guns off the streets in NY which promised speed, certainty and severity is called:

Back

Project FastTrack

Front

What is NOT a problem with the gun court in Brooklyn? Options: the cases process slowly, harsh sentencing for guilty pleas, there was a lack of evidence in most cases, they used lie detector tests too often, DNA testing was a major source of delay

Back

they used lie detector tests too often

Front

Kevin took a drug test and INITIALLY tested _____ before Kreyngold re-tested him.

Back

positive

Front

People under supervision (e.g. ankle monitors) often have to pay for it:

Back

True