| STUDY SHEET -- CHAPTER 2 What are the Old Idealism and the New Cynicism? What is the Crime Commission�s Model? (discussion on page 33, Figure 2-1 on pages 34-35) Know the Wedding Cake Model well. (discussion pages 34-39, Figure 2-2 on page 36) What are celebrated cases (top layer) and why are they important? What separates serious (second layer) from less serious (third layer) felonies? Know the three key factors well: 1. the nature of the offense (level of harm/injury, use of gun, etc.). 2. the suspect�s prior record (and perceived threat of future offending). 3. relationshiop between offender and victim (stranger vs. acquaintance). Why is prior relationship a �policy dilemma� for the CJS (especially for police)? Is the system harsh or lenient on serious felonies (second layer)? How does the fourth layer (misdemeanors) differ from the others? |