__________________ refers to cases in which the accused agrees to plead guilty in return for various concessions, such as a lesser charge or a reduced sentence

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Plea bargaining

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With presumptive sentencing grids, judges are obligated to use guidelines from which they may not deviate without providing written reasons as to why they have chosen to do so.

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

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Molly was arrested 20 hours ago. She is brought before a judge for a hearing. Which hearing is Molly experiencing?

A. initial hearing B. sentencing hearing C. disposition hearing D. detention hearing

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The UCR reports data on a total of twelve Part I offenses

a. True b. False

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Defendants may view their public defender as similar to the prosecutor.

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

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