Justice System Review

Which statement best describes a misdemeanor?

• A crime that is punishable by less than a year in prison or less than $1,000

• A crime that is punishable by more than a year in prison or more than $1,000

Which of the following are delinquent behaviors?

• Trespassing

• Murder

• Theft

• Arson

What is it called when the defendant/criminal challenges the verdict?

• Review

• Appeal

• Re-evaluation

• Filibuster

Select each right that applies to juveniles (anyone under the age of 17) ?

• Their picture and information does not have to be made public

• Juveniles do not have the opportunity to wait until a parent or lawyer is present to speak

• Their picture and information has to be made public

• They do not have to speak until their parent or lawyer is present

Why might a criminal agree to the Judge's plea bargain?

• Because they do not want to give up on the case

• To try to prove that they are not guilty

• The criminal wants to try to prove his/her innocence

• The criminal can get a lighter punishment if he/she agrees to the bargain

When a juvenile is taken into custody, what must happen next before they are taken to a youth detention center?

• The judge must determine if there is probable cause

• The juvenile must receive their sentence in court

• The juvenile's parents must be contacted

• The juvenile must go to their initial appearance

Juveniles have the same rights as adults except for which two?

• The right to remain silent

• The right to have a parent/guardian present

• The right to a jury

• The right to an attorney/lawyer

Which description best defines a felony?

• A crime punishable by less than a year in prison or less than $1,000

• A crime punishable by more than a year in prison or more than $1,000

True or False: When a juvenile commits a capital crime, they can be charged as an adult.

• True

• False

True or False: Juvenile court allows a jury to make the verdict.

• True

• False