What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney?
A. to certify that justice is served
B. to prove the defendant’s innocence
C. to ensure the defendant’s rights are preserved
D. to accurately account for billable hours
C. to ensure the defendant’s rights are preserved
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Prison administrations in Alberta developed a peer suicide prevention program based on the idea that:
A. If trust is gained, staff members could learn of possible suicide attempts and/or mental disturbances from other inmates B. Inmates are more likely to confide in one another than in staff members C. Most inmates view staff members as people that can potentially help them and other inmates D. Most inmates will tell other inmates their feelings, so staff members place undercover officers within the jail to gain information E. Community members partner up with inmates and meet on a weekly basis to share feelings and thoughts
Summarize the organization of state courts.
What will be an ideal response?
Defenses to crimes can be grouped into one of the following categories:
A) mental capacity, justification of the use of force, and lack of competency. B) lack of presence at the scene, mental capacity, and use of force. C) alibi, lack of presence at the scene, and mental capacity. D) alibi, lack of presence at the scene, and use of force
The balanced and restorative justice (BARJ) perspective emphasizes collaborativeefforts by all parties within the juvenile justice system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false