In the majority of states, which is the court level “of last resort” in the state system?
a. Court of limited jurisdiction
b. Court of general jurisdiction
c. Court of appeals
d. State Supreme Court
d. State Supreme Court
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Constructive intent refers to:
A) those situations where the defendant committed a series of crimes one after the other and previous crimes can be used to construct his intent for the latter crimes. B) those situations where the actor does not have any intent to harm, but should have known that his or her behavior created a high risk of harm to others. C) those situations where the court will construct the defendant's intent based upon his or her observed criminal acts. D) those situations which involve crimes in the building industry such as theft of lumber from a construction site.
______ pertains to various situations in which officers circumvent the law to serve what they perceive to be the greater good.
a. Noble cause corruption b. Excessive use of force c. A shakedown d. A kickback
Plea bargaining is an example of an exchange relationship in the criminal justice system
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ___________ Amendment does not specifically provide that all citizens have a right to bail, but only that bail will not be excessive
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word