The way courts address the accused has a direct impact on the crime problem and on community policing efforts
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A. Structure B. Purpose C. Activity D. All of the above
Home detention gained popularity due to ______.
A. growing gang membership B. growing number of domestic violence cases C. growing number of juvenile offenders D. “War on Drugs”
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to ordering restitution?
A. many offenders do not have the money to pay it B. hard to put a “price” on sentimental items C. determining the appropriate amount is difficult D. has to be linked to something tangible
Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?
A. Many of their decisions are hidden from public view. B. They must have a judge sign off on any decision to drop a case. C. They are dependent upon the defense attorney for witness statements. D. Jurisdictional boundaries are sometimes confusing. E. Cases overturned at appeal can be damaging to a prosecutor's career.