Criminal justice questions quizlet

The principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice

It investigates the crimes assigned to it and provides cooperative services to other law enforcement agencies

From the English words "shire" and "reeve" (king's agent)

An official of a county or parish who primarily carries out judicial duties

what is a crime? intentional act or omission to act, neither justified nor excused, that is in violation of the criminal law and punishable by the state which statement is not true about the police?

The violations of a criminal law is a crime and is considered an offense against the state

Civil law is a means of resolving conflicts between individuals

the violation of a civil law is a tort - an injury, damage, or wrongful act- and is considered a private matter between individuals