Criminal Justice System, Flashcard, For Public Safety

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A politically defined area in which an officer is authorized to enforce laws and effect arrest is?

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Jurisdiction

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About _______ of criminal defendants plead guilty to the charges against them, in an arrangement called a plea bargain

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90%.

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Usually the violation of the laws of a city or town is a ___________

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Ordinance violation

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Police, courts and corrections are commonly referred to as _______

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Criminal justice system

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The practice whereby the prosecutor, defense attorney, accused and the Judge agree on a specific sentence to be imposed if the accused admits guilt and agrees to a charge instead of going to trial

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Plea bargain

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All are considered "Key Players" in the court system except! Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Judge

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Sheriff

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The ________________________ is a government employee that is responsible for being the attorney for state government.

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Prosecutor

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In the case of a misdemeanor or an ordinance violation, a(n) may be held.

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A summary trial

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When a convicted defendant is dissatisfied with the verdict in their trial, they have the right to ______________________.

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Request an appeal

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Theoretically, all defendants enter court with this:

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presumption of innocence