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Chapter 9 DEFENDANTS AND VICTIMS

America's Courts and the Criminal Justice System, International Edition 11th Edition by David W. Neubauer

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Chapter 9 DEFENDANTS AND VICTIMS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Victims and witnesses face frustrations in coping with the court process
a. but overall exhibit surprising support for the system. c. and overall resent the system as a result.
b. and almost never show up for court. d. none of these answers is correct.

 

ANS:   A         REF:    229      OBJ:    2

 

  1. Compared to the average citizen, a felony defendant is more likely to be
a. younger. c. a racial minority.
b. male. d. All of these answers are correct.

 

ANS:   D         REF:    223      OBJ:    1

 

  1. The three most prominent defendant characteristics used in the discussion of crime and crime policy are
a. age, race, and marital status. c. family background, sex, and age.
b. race, education, and income. d. sex, poverty, and race.

 

ANS:   D         REF:    223      OBJ:    1

 

  1. Why are Latino victims less likely to report crimes to the police than whites?
a. Some speak very little English, which makes it hard for them to understand what is happening during investigations and arrests.
b. They often lack a basic understanding of the American justice system.
c. In some of their native countries, the justice system has a history of suppression, which makes them particularly fearful of governmental officials.
d. All of these answers are correct.

 

ANS:   D         REF:    224      OBJ:    2

 

  1. In crimes of violence such as assaults, robberies, and rapes, Hispanic women report the crime to the authorities what percent of the time?
a. 10 c. 35
b. 25 d. 50

 

ANS:   C         REF:    225      OBJ:    2

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