1. law, govt and politics
2. legal issues
3. criminal law

CHAPTER
What is the definition of
crime?
1
… conduct that violates
criminal law for which there is
no legally accepted justification
or excuse.
What is Criminal
Justice?
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
1
A Brief History of Crime in America:
1850–Present
2
♣FBI data indicate a considerable increase in murders,
rapes, and assaults
♣Crime epidemic and social upheaval caused by
immigration
Prohibition years:
1980s:
♣Widespread organized crime
♣Dramatic increase in sale and use of illicit drugs,
drug
smuggling, and gangs
♣Americans demanded “law and order”
♣“War on Drugs” declared
1960s–1970s:
♣War protests
♣Civil Rights Era increased concern for rights of
women and ethnic and racial minorities
♣Court decisions and new legislation expanded rights
and affected all areas of life
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
1970s–1980s:
1850–1880:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
3
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
4
The Nature of Crime
1990s:
♣Violent encounters among citizens and law
enforcement agents leads public to focus on police
brutality and effective police management
♣Americans believe crime is out of control
…is always evolving. Historical
developments shape our legal
system and our understanding of
crime and justice.
2000–Present:
♣Emphasis on individual accountability,
responsibility,
and punishment of offenders
♣Terrorism on American soil is of central concern
♣USA PATRIOT ACT important tool in fight against
terrorism
♣Corporate and white collar crime gain attention
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
5
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
6
1
The Theme of this Book:
The Struggle for Balance
Individual Rights and Public
Order Advocates
Individual Rights
Advocates
…seek to protect
personal freedoms
within the process of
criminal justice.
Public Order
Advocates
Individual Rights vs. Public Order
…suggest that under
certain circumstances
involving a criminal
threat to public safety,
the interests of
society should take
precedence over
individual rights.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
7
What is Justice?
8
…embraces all aspects of
civilized life and is linked to
fundamental notions of
fairness and cultural beliefs of
right and wrong.
… principle of fairness,
the ideal of moral equity…
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Social Justice
… a powerful, yet elusive
phrase
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
9
Components of Social
Justice
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
10
Justice Ideal
Within social justice are:
♣ Civil Justice
…is the ultimate goal of criminal
justice and of the daily practices
and challenges that characterize
the criminal justice system.
deals with fairness in relationships
between citizens, government
agencies, and business in private
matters.
♣ Criminal Justice
concern for violations of the criminal
law.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
11
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
12
2
Criminal Justice
Studying Criminal Justice
• The aspects of social justice that
concern violations of the criminal law
… also includes the following
viewpoints:
• Includes the:
♣Criminal (penal) law
♣ Individual rights
♣ Public order
♣Law of criminal procedure
♣Procedures and activities dealing
with criminal law enforcement
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
13
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
14
American Criminal Justice:
The System
Core components:
1. Law Enforcement
2. Courts
3. Corrections
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
15
• Assumes
cooperation among
all components of
the system toward a
common goal
• The “systems” model
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
16
Police: Investigation
and Arrest
How well do the components
of the justice system interact?
Consensus Model
by Frank Schmalleger
Police become aware of a
violation of law through either:
Conflict Model
• Assumes all
components are selfserving and compete
for limited resources
• The “non-system”
model
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
proactive law enforcement
or
reactive law enforcement
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
17
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
18
3
What level of proof is
needed for an arrest?
Types of Police Responses
Reactive*
Proactive
The police respond to a
request for assistance either
as a result of a phone call
from a citizen, or are
flagged down while on
patrol.
The police, usually during
routine patrol, observe a
suspicious situation or a
crime in progress.
Arrests are based on probable cause.
Probable cause forms the basis for
warrants.
* Accounts for most
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
19
What is Probable Cause?
PRENTICE HALL
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
20
What is a warrant?
…a writ issued by a judicial officer directing
a law enforcement officer to perform a
specified act and affording him/her
protection from damage if he/she performs it.
…a set of facts and
circumstances that would
induce a reasonably intelligent
and prudent person to believe
that a particular other person
has committed a specific crime.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
21
What is an arrest?
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
22
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
…the taking of a person into physical custody
by authority of law, for the purpose of
charging the person with a criminal offense…
…held that police must notify
suspects of their rights prior to
custodial interrogation.
or
…a delinquent act or status offense
terminating with the recording of a specific
offense.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
23
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
24
4
Miranda Warnings
Understanding Miranda
♣ You have the right to remain silent.
♣ Anything you say can and will be used
against you in a court of law.
♣ You have the right to talk to an attorney
and have him/her present while you are
being questioned.
♣ If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be
appointed for you before questioning.
♣ If you decide to answer questions now,
you may stop at any time.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
After the warnings have been given,
the following questions should be
asked.
♣ Do you understand each of these
rights I have explained to you?
♣ Having these rights in mind, do
you wish to talk to us now?
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
25
Booking
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
27
♣ Pre-trial release is afforded to most
defendants through:
♣
♣Those not released will await
case disposition in jail.
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
28
The primary purpose: to establish
whether sufficient evidence exists
against a person to continue with the
justice process.
Release on recognizance
Bail bond
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
Preliminary Hearing:
Grand Jury
Pre-trial Release
♣
26
♣ Within hours of the arrest.
♣ Suspect informed of charges and
advised of his/her rights.
♣ An attorney is appointed if the accused
is indigent.
♣ An opportunity for bail may be
provided.
♣ The accused’s personal information,
details of arrest, and name of arresting
authority are entered into the police
log.
♣ Fingerprints and photos are taken.
♣ Suspect informed of rights.
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
First Appearance
An administrative process officially
recording an entry into detention after
arrest.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
29
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
30
5
Preliminary Hearing/Grand
Jury may result in…
Preliminary Hearing
A proceeding before a judicial officer
in which three matters must be
decided:
Information
♣Based on outcome of
preliminary hearing
♣Formal written
accusation filed by
prosecutor and
outlining the charges
against the accused
1. Whether a crime was committed.
2. Whether the crime occurred
within the territorial jurisdiction
of the court.
3. Whether there are reasonable
grounds to believe that the
defendant committed the crime.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
by Frank Schmalleger
♣
♣
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
If the plea is “not guilty,” then a trial date is set.
If the defendant “stands mute,” then “not guilty” is
entered.
If the plea is guilty or no contest and if the judge accepts
the plea, then it moves to sentencing phase.
by Frank Schmalleger
34
An examination of the issues of fact and law in a case,
for the purpose of reaching a judgment of conviction
or acquittal of the defendant(s).
Doesn’t include those charged with petty offenses.
Some states allow defendants to waive jury trial and
opt for a bench trial.
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Trial
The 6th Amendment guarantees
criminal defendants the right to a
trial by jury.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
33
Adjudication: Jury
Trial
♣
32
1. Guilty
2. Not guilty
3. No contest (nolo contendere)
♣
♣
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Types of Pleas
♣ Before a court having jurisdiction
in a criminal case
♣ The defendant is informed of the
charge(s) and of his/her rights
♣ The defendant is required to enter a
plea
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
31
Arraignment
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
Indictment
♣Required in some
states
♣Issued by grand
jury
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Trials are governed by procedural law and precedent.
The state must prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that
the defendant committed the crime.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
35
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
36
6
Plea-Bargaining
Sentencing
Judges traditionally have considerable
discretion. Sentencing decisions influenced
by:
Most cases will not result in a trial.
Instead, they will be handled
through plea-bargaining.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
♣ Sentencing hearing
♣ Victim impact statement
♣ PSI report
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
37
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
38
Corrections
Sentencing
Sentences on multiple charges can be
served:
Once sentenced, the
“corrections” phase begins.
consecutively–one after another
concurrently–served at the same time
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
39
Due Process and
Individual Rights
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
40
Due Process
…procedural fairness
The entire justice process must
be conducted fairly and with
equity and according to due
process standards.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
…asserts that fundamental
principles of justice must be
guaranteed in any criminal
proceeding, and that the
administration of the law in a
criminal case must not violate
individual rights.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
41
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
42
7
Interpreting the Constitution:
The Role of the Courts
Due process
underlies the first
10 amendments to
the Constitution,
collectively known
as the Bill of Rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court
♣ Interprets the
Constitution as it
applies to the cases
before them
♣ Precedent setting
decisions become
“the law of the land”
PRENTICE HALL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
43
♣Obstacle course
justice
♣Focus on individual
rights
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
Crime Control
Model
PRENTICE HALL
44
Crime control through due
process.
♣Assembly line
justice
♣Focus on system
efficiency
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
The Ultimate Goal of the
American Criminal Justice
System
Administering Justice
Due Process Model
by Frank Schmalleger
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
45
The Role of Criminal
Justice Research
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
46
Multiculturalism and
Diversity in Criminal Justice
…increasing professionalism of
criminal justice.
…American society is multicultural.
…Diverse values, perspectives, and
behaviors influence the justice
system.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY, 9E
47
by Frank Schmalleger
PRENTICE HALL
©2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
48
8