Unit 4 Intro To Cj Study Guide Rated A+

True False ** {Ans: The insanity defense is used in most cases in the American criminal justice system.}The US Supreme Court Chief Justice is currently John Roberts {Ans: True}When people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent a greater harm, they will likely use this defense in court: {Ans: necessity}The Fifth Amendment {Ans: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..." Protection against self-incrimination & double jeopardy Due Process Clause applied to federal government}Criminal and civil proceedings may arise from the same crime. {Ans: True}statutes {Ans: Laws passed by legislatures. Statutory definitions of criminal offenses are found in penal codes. (p. 134)}