Jay Boyce is a prosecuting attorney in a small rural area. The town has recently been the victim of a mass shooting that has received national media attention. Prior to this case, Jay had only prosecuted one murder.
As the lead prosecutor in this case, Mr. Boyce will need to do all of the following except:
a. decide the charges to be brought.b. determine if he is going to go after the death penalty.c. make a plea agreement with the victim.d. argue against bail.
e. work to build a case against the defendant.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: c

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Unlike convention processes, restorative justice is more about making amends, which results in:

a. Restitution. b. Prison time. c. Citations. d. None of the above

Criminal Justice

Which of the following refers to civil wrongs recognized by law to be grounds for a lawsuit?

a. Inquisitorial system b. Tort c. Law of succession d. Injunctive relief

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons plea bargaining became more common over time?

A. less concern over defendant's rights B. increasing complexity of the system C. increasing numbers of cases D. increasingly competent defense representation

Criminal Justice

Plea bargaining is an example of an exchange relationship in the criminal justice system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice