Exam 13: Crime and Corrections Policy

________ is a punishment where, instead of a jail or prison sentence, an offender remains in the community with the understanding that the offender will meet certain requirements that are imposed by the court.

A serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment is a(n)

Texas has more verified ______________ than any other state.

In cases where the prosecution believes it will be difficult to get a conviction, it might agree to a plea bargain allowing community supervision for a long period.

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case. Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation. Based on this knowledge, how "tough" is the Texas system?

In Texas, felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________.

What is the maximum sentence of an offender who is sentenced to serve time at state jail?

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times. Explain what events have caused it to be called into question. Discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

The governor of Texas is unable to grant clemency to death-row inmates without the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

If sentenced by a judge to probation, you would most likely have to do which of the following?

How are people selected to serve on grand juries in Texas?

What are the steps after a person is arrested? Do you believe the criminal justice system creates criminals? Explain the process of how an accused person obtains a criminal defense. What are the concerns with a court-appointed attorney?

How are urban police forces different from suburban or rural police forces? What are the challenges facing police departments in Texas today? What changes have been implemented to deal with these challenges? Do these changes go far enough?

Even if you are not sentenced to jail time, how is your freedom of movement restricted if you are convicted of a drug-related offense?

Explain the implications of court-ordered prison reforms on the criminal justice system in Texas and the state's large number of executions. Which court case precipitated the prison reform?

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas,

What is the process for granting clemency in Texas?

A person convicted of a third felony can be sentenced to life imprisonment based on

Constitutional carry

Money that is provided by the defendant to ensure his or her appearance in court is referred to as