Chapter 20 Criminal and Juvenile Justice

Crime in society Crime affects many American every year. Crime makes people afraid Extra locks, afraid to go out at night When we all succumb to crime society suffers

Types of Crimes Crimes Against People,Property, white-collar crimes, victimless crime, and crimes against the government

Crimes Against People Assault –Placing someone in fear without actual physical contact Battery –Physical contact occurs (with weapon or foot) Homicide –killing someone Murder –Killing someone intentional Manslaughter –Killing someone accident

Crimes against property Larceny –Taking anything of value that belongs to another person without using violence Robbery –Taking something by force Burglary –Breaking into building to do something illegal inside Arson –Act of setting fire to property on purpose Vandalism –Purposely damaging someone else’s property

White-collar crime Nonviolent crimes by office workers for personal or business gain Embezzlement –Stealing money that has been entrusted to your care

Crimes against the government Treason –Betrayal of ones country by helping its enemies Terrorism –Use violence in order to get what they want from government or society Benedict Arnold

Causes of Crime Poverty Social change Poor parenting Drug abuse Not enough money for police Violence in media

Criminal Justice System Jack breaks into a store and steals an Ipod. The arrest… Probable cause –A good reason to believe suspect has been involved in a crime Warrant –Paper issued by court to give police permission to arrest, search or seizure Right to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning.= Miranda Warning

Pretrial process Bail –Money that defendant gives court as a promise they will return for trial Indictment –A formal charge against the accused Arraignment –A court hearing where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea

The juvenile justice system Delinquent –Juvenile who is found guilty of a crime Can also appear in court if you: run away, truancy, skip school

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough.

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty 9. Pretrial motions

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty 9. Pretrial motions 10. Jury selection

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty 9. Pretrial motions 10. Jury selection 11. Trial

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty 9. Pretrial motions 10. Jury selection 11. Trial 12. Jury returns verdict of guilty

Criminal Law: From Arrest to Conviction 1.Probable cause or and warrant issued 2. Suspect is arrested and read Miranda Rights 3. Booking at police station 4. Prosecutor determines case is strong enough. 5. Lawyer hired or appointed 6.Judge or grand jury decides if evidence is strong enough 7. Bail is set 8. Defendant enters a plea of guilty 9. Pretrial motions 10. Jury selection 11. Trial 12. Jury returns verdict of guilty 13. Judge sentences the defendant