Criminology
The scientific study of the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior.
Valid Measure
Reliable Measure
Megan's Law
Penology
Rehabilitation
Mandatory Sentences
Capital Punishment
Recidivism
Victimology
Classical Criminology
Positivism
Scientific Method
Anomie
Chicago School
Socialization
The Communist Manifesto
Conflict Theory
Critical Criminology
Rational Choice Theory
Trait Theory
Social Process Theory
Crime
Consensus View
Criminal Law
Conflict View
Code of Hammurabi
Precedent
Common Law
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice System
Arrest
Probable cause
Booking
Interrogation
Nolle Prosequi
Indictment
Grand Jury
Information
Preliminary Hearing
Arraignment
Bail
Recognizance
Plea Bargain
Hung Jury
Appeal