One of the elements of police work which defines the working personality of the police is the threat of danger
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A police officer who deliberately decides to not read Miranda warnings to a suspect who is interrogated while in custody is subject to a civil suit under 42 U.S.C. §1983
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________, a form of extortion, is not as common today as they were in the past.
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1. According to the focal concerns perspective, prosecutors and judges use information about the offense, victim (if there is one), and the offender to help determine whether to file charge, seek a plea bargain or what the appropriate sentence should be. 2. The charging and sentencing processes are inherently straightforward and unambiguous. 3. According to studies and data, most federal offenders are being prosecuted either as a result of an investigation by the OCDETF or for drug dealing. 4. The decisions a prosecutor makes in charging a defendant have an insignificant impact on the punishment to which he or she will be exposed.
Steven Smith is a convicted murderer, sentenced to death, and awaiting his execution on death row in Texas. He is an African American, and his victim was a White. His first appeal simply argues that he is being detained illegally and he wishes for the court to either release him or review his case to determine the legality of his confinement. He feels that he has been convicted and sentenced to death unfairly because he had inadequate legal counsel. This appeal is subsequently denied, and he begins work on another appeal. His second appeal is based on the Supreme Court decision in McCleskey v. Kemp, but is unsuccessful in getting his conviction overturned. When his appeal is denied, he begins to work on another appeal, this time arguing that the method by which he is to be executed,
lethal injection, is unconstitutional. Ultimately, this appeal is also denied. Finally, Steven exhausts all of his appeals and is scheduled to be executed. Which legal document did Steven likely file in his first appeal? A. Writ of certiorari B. Presentence investigation C. Writ of habeas corpus D. Amicus curiae brief