What is the standard for a speedy trial?

a. 48 hours
b. 1 week
c. 2 weeks
d. 1 month


a. 48 hours

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The prejudicial effects of pretrial publicity can sometimes be overcome by a change of __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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With regard to community policing, what statement is true of reorienting police values?

A) Research shows that police officers who have a traditional crime control orientation are less satisfied with community policing efforts than those who are public-service-oriented. B) Community policing requires that police departments alter their training requirements. C) Mid-level managers who are receptive to and can implement community-change strategies must be recruited and trained. D) In neighborhoods undergoing change in racial composition, special initiatives to reduce tensions may be required. E) Reorienting police values

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Which is the illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a vulnerable elder?

A) Abandonment B) Neglect C) Exploitation D) Emotional abuse

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Despite the Supreme Court's decision in Payne v. Tennessee, a trial court may still find that a particular ___________ would inject too much emotionalism into the jury's deliberations on the issue of whether an offender should sentenced to death

a. victim impact statement b. closing statement c. aggravating factor d. jury instruction

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