CRJU 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Patriot Act, September 11 Attacks, Individual And Group Rights

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Crime an act that breaks a law and causes harm to people or society in general. Personal freedoms, personal protections, and equality under the law are guaranteed by the. Constitution, the bill of rights, and the laws. Usa patriot act law passed due to 9/11 attacks; sought to prevent further terrorist attacks by allowing greater government access to electronic communications and other information; criticized by some as violating civil liberties. One who seeks to protect personal freedoms within the process of criminal justice. One who believes that under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety, the interests of society should take precedence over individual rights. People who carry out laws and makes sure everyone follows them. Criminal justice system the system of police, courts, and prisons set up to deal with people who are accused of having committed a crime.

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