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14 Cards in this Set
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Institution of social control |
An organization that persuades people, through subtle and not-so-subtle means, to abide by the dominant values of society. |
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Jurisdiction |
A politically defines geographical area. |
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Arrest |
The seizing and detaining of a person by lawful authority. |
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Booking |
The administrative recording of an arrest. Typically, the suspect's name, the charge, and perhaps the suspect's fingerprints or photograph are entered in the police blotter. |
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Misdemeanor |
A less serious crime generally punishishable by a fine or by a incarceration in jail for not more than 1 year. |
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Ordinance violation |
Usually the violation of a law of a city or town. |
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Complaint |
A charging document specifying that an offense has been committed by a person or persons named or described. |
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Felony |
A serious offense punishable by confine ment in prison for more than 1 year or by death. |
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Information |
A document that outlines the formal charge(s) against a suspect, the law(s) that have been violated, and the evidence to support the charge(s). |
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Grand jury indictment |
A written accusation by a grand jury that one or more persons has committed a crime. |
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Arrest warrant |
A written order directing law enforcement officers to arrest a person. |
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Defendant |
A person against whom a legal action is brought, a warrant is issued, or an indictment is found. |
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Initial appearance |
A pretrial stage in which a defendant is brought before a lower court to be given notice of the charge(s) and advised of her or his constitutional rights. |
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Summary trial |
An immediate trial without a jury. |