Question 1

How did the concept of victim-offender mediation develop?

Accepted Answer

Victim-offender mediation (VOM)has its roots in the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)started in Canada in the mid-1970s.The purposes of the original VORP project were to provide an alternative method of dealing with crime,to allow the victim and offender to mutually agree on restitution,to use third parties to facilitate reconciliation,and to resolve the conflict caused by crime.

Question 2

A motion for summary judgment may be granted by the prosecutor,effectively ending the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

U.S.Supreme Court decisions require the suspect to testify if called on by the prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) parole. 
B) citation. 
C) arrest. 
D) booking. 
A) parole. 
B) citation. 
C) arrest. 
D) booking.

Question 5

Closing arguments are not evidence; they are arguments of persuasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The concept of _____,a constitutional mandate that requires fairness in judicial proceedings,applies to both criminal and civil actions.

Accepted Answer

A) answer 
B) due process 
C) complaint 
D) deposition 
A) answer 
B) due process 
C) complaint 
D) deposition

Question 7

If the perpetrator is indigent in a felony case,the judge will appoint an attorney to represent him at the government's expense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A nolo contendere is similar to a guilty plea and carries the same criminal sanctions as a guilty plea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The geographic district in which a case can be heard and which is closely associated with jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) Tort 
B) Venue 
C) Demurrer 
D) Personal jurisdiction 
A) Tort 
B) Venue 
C) Demurrer 
D) Personal jurisdiction

Question 10

Most state courts are now divided into ___ levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most state courts are now divided into...

Question 11

Usually,the judge sentences a convicted person immediately after the announcement of the jury's decision to convict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the trial,the prosecutor has the right to make the first opening statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Parole is the conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Adjudication is the ability of the court to enforce laws and punish individuals who violate those laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prisons are used for pretrial detention,holding after sentencing,and incarceration of persons who are not being sentenced to prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The role of ________ is assigned in our criminal justice system to the U.S.Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) determining justice 
B) apprehending the perpetrator 
C) interpreting the U.S.Constitution 
D) committing executions 
A) determining justice 
B) apprehending the perpetrator 
C) interpreting the U.S.Constitution 
D) committing executions

Question 17

During _______ the suspect's name,offense,and other information is entered into the police records.

Accepted Answer

A) parole 
B) citation 
C) arrest 
D) booking 
A) parole 
B) citation 
C) arrest 
D) booking

Question 18

Once the defense has finished presenting its evidence,the prosecution has the opportunity to present ____ evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once the defense has finished presenting its...

Question 19

A peremptory challenge may only be used by the defense to excuse a prospective juror without stating the reason for the dismissal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The closing argument is the final opportunity for the attorneys to address the ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The closing argument is the final opportunity...

How did the concept of victim-offender mediation develop?

A motion for summary judgment may be granted by the prosecutor,effectively ending the case.

U.S.Supreme Court decisions require the suspect to testify if called on by the prosecution.

The conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community is referred to as

Closing arguments are not evidence; they are arguments of persuasion.

The concept of _____,a constitutional mandate that requires fairness in judicial proceedings,applies to both criminal and civil actions.

If the perpetrator is indigent in a felony case,the judge will appoint an attorney to represent him at the government's expense.

A nolo contendere is similar to a guilty plea and carries the same criminal sanctions as a guilty plea.

The geographic district in which a case can be heard and which is closely associated with jurisdiction.

Most state courts are now divided into ___ levels.

Usually,the judge sentences a convicted person immediately after the announcement of the jury's decision to convict.

During the trial,the prosecutor has the right to make the first opening statement.

Parole is the conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community.

Adjudication is the ability of the court to enforce laws and punish individuals who violate those laws.

Prisons are used for pretrial detention,holding after sentencing,and incarceration of persons who are not being sentenced to prison.

The role of ________ is assigned in our criminal justice system to the U.S.Supreme Court.

During _______ the suspect's name,offense,and other information is entered into the police records.

Once the defense has finished presenting its evidence,the prosecution has the opportunity to present ____ evidence.

A peremptory challenge may only be used by the defense to excuse a prospective juror without stating the reason for the dismissal.

The closing argument is the final opportunity for the attorneys to address the ___.

Introduction and History of Victimology

An Overview of the Justice System

Measurement of Crime and Its Effects

The Consequences of Victimization

Victim Advocacy

Homicide Victims

Sexual Victimization

Intimate Partner Abuse

Child Abuse

Elder Victims

Hate Crimes

Special Victim Populations

Negligence and Intentional Torts

Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims

Compensation and Restitution of Victims

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Exam 16: Victim Impact Statements

How did the concept of victim-offender mediation develop?

A motion for summary judgment may be granted by the prosecutor,effectively ending the case.

U.S.Supreme Court decisions require the suspect to testify if called on by the prosecution.

The conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community is referred to as

Closing arguments are not evidence; they are arguments of persuasion.

The concept of _____,a constitutional mandate that requires fairness in judicial proceedings,applies to both criminal and civil actions.

If the perpetrator is indigent in a felony case,the judge will appoint an attorney to represent him at the government's expense.

A nolo contendere is similar to a guilty plea and carries the same criminal sanctions as a guilty plea.

The geographic district in which a case can be heard and which is closely associated with jurisdiction.

Most state courts are now divided into ___ levels.

Usually,the judge sentences a convicted person immediately after the announcement of the jury's decision to convict.

During the trial,the prosecutor has the right to make the first opening statement.

Parole is the conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional institution back into the community.

Adjudication is the ability of the court to enforce laws and punish individuals who violate those laws.

Prisons are used for pretrial detention,holding after sentencing,and incarceration of persons who are not being sentenced to prison.

The role of ________ is assigned in our criminal justice system to the U.S.Supreme Court.

During _______ the suspect's name,offense,and other information is entered into the police records.

Once the defense has finished presenting its evidence,the prosecution has the opportunity to present ____ evidence.

A peremptory challenge may only be used by the defense to excuse a prospective juror without stating the reason for the dismissal.

The closing argument is the final opportunity for the attorneys to address the ___.

Introduction and History of Victimology

An Overview of the Justice System

Measurement of Crime and Its Effects

The Consequences of Victimization

Victim Advocacy

Homicide Victims

Sexual Victimization

Intimate Partner Abuse

Child Abuse

Elder Victims

Hate Crimes

Special Victim Populations

Negligence and Intentional Torts

Constitutional and Civil Rights of Victims

Compensation and Restitution of Victims

Filters