The right of pretrial discovery was originally granted to the defendant upon the theory that the right would assist the defendant:
A. In obtaining the names of key witnesses.
B. In suppressing unfavorable testimony.
C. In establishing an alibi.
D. In the preparation of his or her case and would aid in obtaining a fair trial.
D. In the preparation of his or her case and would aid in obtaining a fair trial.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Anderson and a female companion, Engstrom, broke into a house at night occupied by Raymond Ward and his girlfriend, N.B. At gunpoint, Anderson forced Ward and N.B. into a bedroom, ordered N.B. to lie on the floor, placed the gun against Ward's head, and demanded money. When Ward hesitated, Anderson shot him in the neck. Ward then surrendered all of his available money (some $ 140 in cash). When police were called, N.B. described the robber as a black man with a shaved head, and although she observed the robber face to face, she did not indicate how well and for how long. N.B. did not provide additional details of the male robber's description, although she provided details concerning his female accomplice. N.B. hid in the corner of the bedroom until the assailant left the house. Anderson and Engstrom were arrested after a police chase. The police brought N.B. to the scene of the traffic stop to see if she could identify them. During the show-up N.B. was not able to get a good view of Anderson's facial features because he would not stand up straight. He insisted on bending over from the waist, so that his face was pointed toward the ground. Anderson, a black male, was in handcuffs, flanked by two uniformed police officers. Despite Anderson's posture, N.B. positively identified him as the male robber because of his shaved head and clothing. What will be an ideal response?
"Expert pressure" refers to the
a. need to be seen as an expert. b. need to answer in a way to please an expert. c. way in which experts influence juries. d. way in which juries influence experts.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Proximity is the most important consideration for low- and mid-level burglars. 2. Banks have long been embezzlement targets, but the advent of computers has made it both easier to commit and more lucrative. 3. A person cannot commit forgery without uttering. 4. Whether a person is charged with grand theft or petty theft depends on the item's value at the time it was stolen. 5. Burglary statutes contain common language and are extremely similar in each state.