What is Show-Ups?

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In a “show-up,” the witness is confronted with one suspect only (as opposed to an array). The show-up has been widely condemned by the courts and by experts in law, law enforcement, and law enforcement identification procedures.

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_________ searches by definition are those searches that are conducted by law enforcement personnel of an individual's personal belongings

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The American__________ Association accredits law schools around thecountry, which in turn affects the training of attorneys, and thus the courtsthemselves

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most individuals have stereotypes that may unknowingly affect their perceptions of others. 2. Most studies find that the students who are disproportionately involved with school discipline and the juvenile courts do not misbehave more than other students. 3. Emerging evidence suggests that LGBT adolescents are twice as likely to be arrested and detained for status and other nonviolent offenses. 4. In the majority of instances, it is a single experience or risk factor that leads to students’ involvement in the juvenile court system. 5. Since 1975, Black students have been suspended from school at 2–3 times the rates of White students.

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Based on Apprendi v. New Jersey, facts used by the judge when determining the defendant's sentence must be decided by the:

a. trier of the facts. b. trier of the laws. c. prosecutor. d. person writing the presentence investigation report.

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