Describe the three purposes of the criminal justice system

What will be an ideal response?


• There are three general purposes of the criminal justice system.
• By arresting, prosecuting, and punishing wrongdoers, the criminal justice system attempts to control crime.
• The criminal justice system also attempts to prevent new crimes from occurring.
• The third goal is to provide and maintain justice. This can be difficult as justice is a difficult concept to define.

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In Mistretta v. U.S. the Supreme Court held federal sentencing guidelines unconstitutional and banned application in any federal cases until changes were made

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_________ is demonstrated by delinquents in their effort to make sense of their behavior to themselves and to others by hiding their real intentions and purposes, concocting excuses for their behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Most burglarized structures are homes and businesses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A disproportionate percentage of victims and offenders are of which of the following races?

a. African American b. Asian American c. White d. Hispanic

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