defs/concepts

Question 1

Define deterrence

Answer 1

action of discouraging an action/event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences

Question 2

What is Discretion? What does it influence?

Answer 2

individual decision making and choice to influence the operations of the criminal justice system

Question 3

Recidivist

Answer 3

A repeat offender

Question 4

Sanctions

Answer 4

strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey

often used to describe institutions of punishment (prison, community)

Question 5

What is Due process with respect to legal matters? Individuals?

Answer 5

legal matters-resolved according to rules and principles

individuals- treated fairly

Question 6

Adjudication

Answer 6

determination of guilt or innocence of the
accused by a judge