Exam 1: Corrections: an Overview

The various aspects of the pretrial and postconviction management of individuals accused or convicted of crimes are referred to as _____.

_____ refers to the overuse of correctional facilities, particularly prisons, in the United States.

Some crimes classified as felonies in one part of the country may be misdemeanors in another.

Major violations of the law that often involve long-term incarceration are called infractions.

A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault, punishable by confinement for one year or less is called a(n) _____.

A prosecutor's choice to drop charges after filing them is called _____.

The process of criminal justice begins when a convicted criminal enters the correctional system.

Which among the following is an example of a misdemeanor?

The current rate of imprisonment in the United States is close to an all-time high.

_____ is defined as criminal laws and criminal justice institutions, policies, and practices that achieve justice in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to have the benefits of a just society.

Murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and arson are felonies in all jurisdictions within the United States.

The collection of all the agencies that perform criminal justice functions is referred to as the _____.

Identify a component of the criminal justice system.

A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault, punishable by confinement for one year or less is called a(n) _____.