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Criminal Justice Study Guide: Simple Rules and Roman Law

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The principles of criminal justice study guide outlines fundamental concepts of criminal law, including essential components of criminal acts, legal procedures, and key theoretical frameworks. This comprehensive guide explores both procedural and substantive aspects of criminal justice, highlighting the burden of proof in criminal cases and various sociological perspectives.

  • Covers three main elements of criminal acts: actus reus, mens rea, and causation
  • Explores major theoretical contributions from figures like Jeremy Bentham and Freud
  • Details the criminal justice system's structure, from pre-trial procedures to jury selection
  • Examines sociological perspectives including micro and macro approaches
  • Discusses the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors

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Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 2: Legal Frameworks and Criminological Theories

This page explores various legal frameworks including constitutional, international, and case law, while introducing key criminological theories. The evolution of legal thought from classical to neoclassical criminology is examined.

Definition: Constitutional law, established in 1787, serves as the supreme law binding all U.S. states and territories.

Example: Case law application varies by jurisdiction - New York courts won't use California case law precedents.

Highlight: Classical criminology emphasizes individual choice in criminal behavior and focuses on crime prevention through punishment.

Vocabulary: Statutory law refers to written laws passed by legislative bodies.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 3: Philosophical Foundations

The third page delves into philosophical perspectives that have shaped criminal justice thinking, particularly focusing on Jeremy Bentham's contributions and biological determinism.

Quote: "Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher, economist, jurist, and legal reformer and the founder of modern utilitarianism."

Definition: Biological determinism suggests that human characteristics are primarily determined by hereditary factors at conception.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 7: Criminal Legal Process

The seventh page outlines the criminal legal system's structure and differentiates between types of crimes.

Definition: The criminal legal process consists of three main stages: arraignment and pretrial, trial, and post-conviction proceedings.

Highlight: Felonies carry more severe penalties than misdemeanors, typically resulting in prison sentences of one year or more.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 6: Social Research Approaches

This section distinguishes between microsociological and macrosociological approaches to studying criminal behavior.

Definition: Microsociology focuses on small group interactions and dynamics.

Example: A study examining parent-child interactions represents microsociological research.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 4: Psychological Perspectives

This section examines psychological theories in criminal justice, particularly focusing on Freudian concepts and psychoanalytic theory.

Vocabulary: Psychoanalysis - a therapeutic technique developed by Freud for analyzing mental processes.

Definition: The Freudian theory divides the mind into conscious and unconscious components, with personality structured into id, ego, and superego.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 5: Sociological Theories

The fifth page explores sociological perspectives on criminal behavior, particularly Durkheim's theories and the concept of anomie.

Definition: Collective consciousness refers to shared norms, beliefs, and values that bind society together.

Highlight: Anomie in criminology explains criminal behavior as resulting from social alienation and perceived worthlessness.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 1: Foundations of Criminal Law

The first page introduces fundamental concepts of criminal justice and historical legal systems. The three core components of a criminal act are established, alongside the distinction between procedural and substantive law.

Definition: Actus reus refers to the criminal act itself, while mens rea describes the mental state during the commission of the crime.

Highlight: The burden of proof in criminal cases rests entirely with the prosecution, requiring them to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Example: Civil law cases involve disputes between parties, such as contract disagreements or personal injury claims, while criminal law involves offenses against society.

Vocabulary: Common law refers to law developed through judicial decisions based on precedent rather than statutory legislation.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Page 3: Key Figures and Concepts

The third page focuses on influential figures in criminological thought and introduces important theoretical concepts. Jeremy Bentham's utilitarian philosophy and its impact on legal reform is discussed.

Definition: Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their tendency to promote happiness or pleasure versus unhappiness or pain.

Quote: "Beccaria believed that people have a rational manner and apply it toward making choices that will help them achieve their own personal gratification."

Highlight: The Criminal Justice blueprint aims to address mass incarceration and promote equity in the justice system.

Vocabulary: Biological determinism suggests that human behavior is primarily determined by biological factors.

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Criminal Justice Study Guide: Simple Rules and Roman Law

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Edlyn

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The principles of criminal justice study guide outlines fundamental concepts of criminal law, including essential components of criminal acts, legal procedures, and key theoretical frameworks. This comprehensive guide explores both procedural and substantive aspects of criminal justice, highlighting the burden of proof in criminal cases and various sociological perspectives.

  • Covers three main elements of criminal acts: actus reus, mens rea, and causation
  • Explores major theoretical contributions from figures like Jeremy Bentham and Freud
  • Details the criminal justice system's structure, from pre-trial procedures to jury selection
  • Examines sociological perspectives including micro and macro approaches
  • Discusses the distinction between felonies and misdemeanors

5/11/2023

213

 

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Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 2: Legal Frameworks and Criminological Theories

This page explores various legal frameworks including constitutional, international, and case law, while introducing key criminological theories. The evolution of legal thought from classical to neoclassical criminology is examined.

Definition: Constitutional law, established in 1787, serves as the supreme law binding all U.S. states and territories.

Example: Case law application varies by jurisdiction - New York courts won't use California case law precedents.

Highlight: Classical criminology emphasizes individual choice in criminal behavior and focuses on crime prevention through punishment.

Vocabulary: Statutory law refers to written laws passed by legislative bodies.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 3: Philosophical Foundations

The third page delves into philosophical perspectives that have shaped criminal justice thinking, particularly focusing on Jeremy Bentham's contributions and biological determinism.

Quote: "Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher, economist, jurist, and legal reformer and the founder of modern utilitarianism."

Definition: Biological determinism suggests that human characteristics are primarily determined by hereditary factors at conception.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Definition: The criminal legal process consists of three main stages: arraignment and pretrial, trial, and post-conviction proceedings.

Highlight: Felonies carry more severe penalties than misdemeanors, typically resulting in prison sentences of one year or more.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 6: Social Research Approaches

This section distinguishes between microsociological and macrosociological approaches to studying criminal behavior.

Definition: Microsociology focuses on small group interactions and dynamics.

Example: A study examining parent-child interactions represents microsociological research.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 4: Psychological Perspectives

This section examines psychological theories in criminal justice, particularly focusing on Freudian concepts and psychoanalytic theory.

Vocabulary: Psychoanalysis - a therapeutic technique developed by Freud for analyzing mental processes.

Definition: The Freudian theory divides the mind into conscious and unconscious components, with personality structured into id, ego, and superego.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 5: Sociological Theories

The fifth page explores sociological perspectives on criminal behavior, particularly Durkheim's theories and the concept of anomie.

Definition: Collective consciousness refers to shared norms, beliefs, and values that bind society together.

Highlight: Anomie in criminology explains criminal behavior as resulting from social alienation and perceived worthlessness.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

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Definition: Actus reus refers to the criminal act itself, while mens rea describes the mental state during the commission of the crime.

Highlight: The burden of proof in criminal cases rests entirely with the prosecution, requiring them to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Example: Civil law cases involve disputes between parties, such as contract disagreements or personal injury claims, while criminal law involves offenses against society.

Vocabulary: Common law refers to law developed through judicial decisions based on precedent rather than statutory legislation.

Principles of Criminal Justice Test #2 Study Guide • Components of a Criminal Act three elements. the act or conduct ("actus reus"); second,

Page 3: Key Figures and Concepts

The third page focuses on influential figures in criminological thought and introduces important theoretical concepts. Jeremy Bentham's utilitarian philosophy and its impact on legal reform is discussed.

Definition: Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their tendency to promote happiness or pleasure versus unhappiness or pain.

Quote: "Beccaria believed that people have a rational manner and apply it toward making choices that will help them achieve their own personal gratification."

Highlight: The Criminal Justice blueprint aims to address mass incarceration and promote equity in the justice system.

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