Juvenile Justice Vocabulary

What does it mean to do something "intentionally"?

• a) To do something accidentally

• b) To do something on purpose

• c) To do something without any thought

• d) To do something spontaneously

Which term refers to the act of murder?

• a) Homicide

• b) Prosecutor

• c) Defense attorney

• d) Rehabilitation

What does it mean to be "charged" with a crime?

• a) To be sentenced for a crime

• b) To be declared innocent of a crime

• c) To be accused officially of a crime

• d) To be rehabilitated after committing a crime

Who is responsible for arguing that someone is guilty of a crime in court?

• a) Defense attorney

• b) Prosecutor

• c) Judge

• d) Jury

What is the purpose of rehabilitation?

• a) To punish individuals for their crimes

• b) To help individuals become healthy and productive again

• c) To incarcerate individuals for a certain period

• d) To charge individuals with crimes

What does it mean to be "incarcerated"?

• a) To be sentenced for a crime

• b) To be rehabilitated after committing a crime

• c) To be locked up in jail or prison

• d) To be charged with a crime

Which term refers to the ability to understand right from wrong?

• a) Competent

• b) Homicide

• c) Intentional
  

• 4. d) Rehabilitation

  
  

What is the difference between first-degree murder and second-degree murder?

• a) First-degree murder involves killing someone unintentionally.

• b) First-degree murder involves killing someone without planning.

• c) First-degree murder involves killing someone deliberately and with planning.

• d) First-degree murder involves killing someone while committing another crime.

What type of killing is considered voluntary manslaughter?

• a) Killing someone accidentally

• b) Killing someone without any intention

• c) Killing someone without planning

• d) Killing someone intentionally but without planning

Who is responsible for arguing that someone is innocent of a crime in court?

• a) Prosecutor

• b) Defense attorney

• c) Judge

• d) Jury