Most defense attorneys are experienced and very well paid
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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To prepare officers for prison work, most states require cadets to complete a _____________ training program.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The courtroom process begins with the selection and swearing in of a jury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The concept of "just desserts" has been proposed by Von Hirsch as a theoretical model to guide justice policy. Which statement reflects that just desserts theory is concerned with the rights of the accused?
a. The offender should not be treated as more or less blameworthy than is warranted by the character of his or her offense. b. An offender who violates others' rights deserves to be punished. c. Punishment is needed to preserve the social equity disturbed by crime. d. Retribution justifies punishment because people get what they deserve for past deeds.
"Real" evidence does not include __________________________
a. the defendant's fingerprints found at the scene of a crime b. a television set that was stolen from a victim's residence c. the direct testimony of a witness who identifies the defendant as having perpetrated the crime for which the defendant is on trial d. an x-ray depicting an injury to a victim