Criminology Unit 6 Part 5

What MOST likely happened to Riley’s father?

• His guilty verdict was overturned, and he was set free.

• He broke out of prison to see Riley.

• He was given probation because of good behavior.

• He was released early on parole.

What does this mean for Shawna?

• She will be released on her own recognizance.

• She will be tried as an adult.

• She will be sent to a juvenile detention facility.

• She will not be allowed to stand trial.

What will MOST Likely happen to Marko’s son?

• He will also be found guilty of the crime.

• He will be found ‘delinquent’ of the crime.

• He will be set free because he is a juvenile.

• He will be jailed in the same facility as Marko.

Whether a teenager is tried in juvenile or adult court depends on what?

• the maximum age for juveniles in their state

• the number of cases in front of the judge

• the social status of the victim

• the decision of the grand jury

Why are sentencing guidelines provided even though judges can decide a person’s sentence?

• so that the prosecutor can push the judge for the maximum

• so that there is less bias in sentencing

• so that the defense attorney cannot ask for an easy punishment

• to make the public happy

If police feel that there is cause to arrest someone, prosecutors are obligated to file charges against them.

• True

• False

The defendant has the option of a trial by jury or by judge.

• True

• False

If a person admits guilt, they still have to go to trial so that the state can lay out the case.

• True

• False

The police may decide not to continue an investigation if they do not have a witness willing to testify.

• True

• False

Recent parolees may live at a halfway house while they slowly adjust to life outside of prison.

• True

• False