What is Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice System

·         The criminal justice system has three primary components:

·         _______________

·         _______________

·         _______________

 

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Crime

·         A crime is an _____________ action or activity for which a person can be ______________ by law.

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Criminal Justice

·         When looking at the aspects of criminal justice, professionals in the field must be aware of both an individual’s ____________ as well as maintaining ____________ order.

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Criminal Justice

·         Criminal justice can be defined as the set of __________, procedures, and _____________ whose sole purpose is to identify and hold accountable those persons who have violated __________________ laws.

 

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·         The moral principle determining acceptable ______________. Justice involves two main thoughts:

•      _____________ equity

•      Fairness

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Proactive Policing

·         Proactive policing occurs when the police, usually during ________________, observe a ______________ in progress.

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Reactive Policing

·         Reactive policing occurs when the police ______________ to a request for assistance. This usually occurs after someone has called ________ and requested police presence.

 

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Police Responses

·         There are two ways that police are able to become aware of crimes. Either ______________ policing or _________________ policing.

 

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·         You have the right to remain ______________.

·         Anything you say can and will be used against you in a _______________ of law.

·         You have the right to an _________________. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be ___________________ for you.

·         Do you _______________________ each of the rights I have explained to you?

·         With them in mind, do you wish to _____________ to us now?

 

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What court case did Miranda rights stem from?

• Miranda v. Texas

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Miranda v. California

• Miranda v. New Mexico