Who can influence the sentencing decision by agreeing to engage in plea negotiations and by arguing certain points to the judge to enhance the sentencing penalty?

A. prosecutor
B. police officer
C. expert witness
D. bailiff


A. prosecutor

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is not a legal excuse that may be used as a defense to homicide?

A. Consent B. Age C. Involuntary intoxication D. Insanity

Criminal Justice

In Fare v. Michael C. (1979), the Supreme Court held that to preserve the relationship between a probationer and probation officer, a probation officer must preserve the confidentiality of communications between the probation officer and a probationer.

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

Criminal Justice

The word _____________ has its origins in the twelfth century, meaning a "breach of faith with one's feudal lord."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

Their most important task of the ______________ relative to drug trafficking is responsibility for administering the Witness Security Program

a. FBI b. CIA c. U.S. Marshals Service d. Homeland Security

Criminal Justice