Chapter 1 Courts, Crime and Controversy LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe how the courts are related to the other components of the criminal justice system. 2. Discuss the major types of courts found in the United States. 3. Identify the most important actors in the courthouse. 4. List the steps in a typical felony prosecution. 5. Explain how a law in action perspective complements a law on the books approach to studying the criminal courts. 6. Distinguish between the crime control model of criminal justice and the due process model of criminal justice. KEY TERMS crime control model: A perspective on the criminal justice process which prioritizes the repression of crime. (19) criminal justice system: the numerous public a involved in implementing public policy concerning crime. (6) CSI effect: heightened juror expectations and demands for scientific evidence as a result of changes in popular culture brought about by rapid scientific and technological advances and widespread dissemination of information about them. (5) due process model: A perspective on the criminal justice system which prioritizes the right of the individual. (19) felonies: crimes punishable by 1 year or more in prison in most states. (12)