Critics of mandatory sentencing suggest that discretion is moved away from ________
a. public defenders
b. appellate clerks
c. assigned counsel
d. judges
d
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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Restorative justice practices can include which of the following?
A. victim–offender mediation sessions B. court reform proposals C. conferences D. peacemaking
The Juvenile Court Act of 1899 included three of the following requirements. Which one does NOT belong?
A. hearings to be held in a separate courtroom B. separate records to be kept of juvenile hearings C. waiver to adult criminal court for serious offenses D. the court to be overseen by a special judge
What is the minimum amount of the illegal substance required to sustain a drug conviction by a majority of states?
a. usable amount b. trace amount c. any amount d. a gram
Which is true about attorney competence? a. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that defendants are entitled to adequate counsel. b. Attorneys assigned to death penalty cases must have appropriate training
c. The only attorneys allowed to serve on criminal cases must have degrees in criminal law. d. The U.S. Supreme Court has not clearly defined what "competent" means.