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  1. crosscurrent
    a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
    Further reading

    Criminal Justice: Mainstream and Crosscurrents.
  2. Faisalabad
    city in northeast Pakistan
    Qur'anic education for offenders at the Central Jail Faisalabad in Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Punishment (in the form of prison time) may serve a variety of purposes.
  3. criminology
    the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
    Academic discipline

    The functional study of criminal justice is distinct from criminology, which involves the study of crime as a social phenomenon, causes of crime, criminal behavior, and other aspects of crime.
  4. plea bargaining
    (criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge
    Some nations, such as America, allow plea bargaining in which the accused pleads guilty, nolo contendere or not guilty, and may accept a diversion program or reduced punishment, where the prosecution's case is weak or in exchange for the cooperation of the accused against other people.
  5. nolo contendere
    (law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
    Some nations, such as America, allow plea bargaining in which the accused pleads guilty, nolo contendere or not guilty, and may accept a diversion program or reduced punishment, where the prosecution's case is weak or in exchange for the cooperation of the accused against other people.
  6. evidentiary
    serving as or based on evidence
    It is the defense attorney's duty to represent the interests of the client, raise procedural and evidentiary issues, and hold the prosecution to its burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  7. incriminate
    suggest that someone is guilty
    It is the prosecutor's duty to explain to the court what crime was committed and to detail what evidence has been found which incriminates the accused.
  8. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
    Fabricating Social Order: A Critical History of Police Power.
  9. prosecutor
    an official conducting criminal cases on behalf of the state
    These include the judge, prosecutor, and the defense attorney.
  10. rebuttal
    the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
    At trial, the defense attorney may attempt to offer a rebuttal to the prosecutor's accusations.
  11. Sumerian
    of or relating to ancient Sumer or its inhabitants
    The oldest known codified law is the Code of Ur-Nammu, written in the Sumerian language circa 2100 BC-2050 BC.
  12. charisma
    personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
    In this case, the criticism is that the decision is based less on sound justice and more on the lawyer's eloquence and charisma.
  13. ethic
    the principles of right and wrong for an individual or group
    These codified laws may coexist with or contradict other forms of social control, such as religious proscriptions, professional rules and ethics, or the cultural mores and customs of a society.
  14. jeopardy
    a source of danger
    In the U.S., an accused person is entitled to a government-paid defense attorney if he or she is in jeopardy of losing his or her life and/or liberty.
  15. attorney
    a professional person authorized to practice law
    These include the judge, prosecutor, and the defense attorney.
  16. prison
    a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
    Criminal justice system

    The criminal justice system consists of three main parts: (1) Legislative (create laws); (2) adjudication (courts); and (3) corrections (jails, prisons, probation and parole).
  17. criminal court
    a court having jurisdiction over criminal cases
    Criminal justice degree programs at four-year institutions typically include coursework in statistics, methods of research, criminal justice, policing, U.S court systems, criminal courts, corrections, community corrections, criminal procedure, criminal law, victimology, juvenile justice, and a variety of special topics.
  18. juror
    a member of a group that delivers a verdict at a trial
    The jury process is another area of frequent criticism, as there are few mechanisms to guard against poor judgment or incompetence on the part of the layman jurors.
  19. prosecution
    legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
    Criminal law is concerned with actions which are dangerous or harmful to society as a whole, in which prosecution is pursued not by an individual but rather by the state.
  20. parole
    a conditional release from imprisonment
    Criminal justice system

    The criminal justice system consists of three main parts: (1) Legislative (create laws); (2) adjudication (courts); and (3) corrections (jails, prisons, probation and parole).
  21. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
    Modern police
    The first modern police force is commonly said to be the London Metropolitan Police, established in 1829 by Sir Robert Peel, which promoted the preventive role of police as a deterrent to urban crime and disorder.[19]
  22. capital punishment
    putting a condemned person to death
    Execution or capital punishment is still used around the world.
  23. Quaker
    a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
    In America, the Quaker movement is commonly credited with establishing the idea that prisons should be used to reform criminals.
  24. mores
    the conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group
    These codified laws may coexist with or contradict other forms of social control, such as religious proscriptions, professional rules and ethics, or the cultural mores and customs of a society.
  25. jurisdiction
    the territory within which power can be exercised
    Police are primarily concerned with keeping the peace and enforcing criminal law based on their particular mission and jurisdiction.
  26. Napoleonic
    of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
    The first police force comparable to the present-day police was established in 1667 under King Louis XIV in France, although modern police usually trace their origins to the 1800 establishment of the Marine Police in London, the Glasgow Police, and the Napoleonic police of Paris.[7][8][9]
  27. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
    Despite such reforms, police agencies were led by highly autocratic leaders, and there remained a lack of respect between police and the community.
  28. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular use
    Academic discipline

    The functional study of criminal justice is distinct from criminology, which involves the study of crime as a social phenomenon, causes of crime, criminal behavior, and other aspects of crime.
  29. institutional
    relating to an organization founded for a specific purpose
    "Institutional Environments and Scholarly Work: American Criminology, 1951-1993".
  30. comprehensive
    including all or everything
    This report made more than 200 recommendations as part of a comprehensive approach toward the prevention and fighting of crime.
  31. mainstream
    the prevailing current of thought
    Further reading

    Criminal Justice: Mainstream and Crosscurrents.
  32. territorial
    of or relating to a geographical area
    The term is most commonly associated with police departments of a state that are authorized to exercise the police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility.
  33. theological
    of or relating to or concerning the study of religion
    Other nations do not use juries at all, or rely on theological or military authorities to issue verdicts.
  34. magistrate
    a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law
    The judge, or magistrate, is a person, elected or appointed, who is knowledgeable in the law, and whose function is to objectively administer the legal proceedings and offer a final decision to dispose of a case.
Created on Wed Sep 28 19:15:42 EDT 2011

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