Which of the following terms refers to the authority to make decisions without reference to specific rules or facts, relying on one's own judgment?
A. Exchange
B. Due process
C. System
D. Discretion
E. Disparity
Answer: D
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a. Leads to unrealistic expectations of forensic science b. Leads to realistic expectations of what forensics can and cannot do c. Has no bearing on expectations of forensic science in the classroom d. Has no bearing on expectations of forensic science in the courtroom
Which of the following would be a true-to-life ethical dilemma faced by a judge?
A. deciding to not arrest someone B. convincing jailers to release his son on a nonbondable offense C. calling a 20 minute recess after a particularly heated line of questioning D. giving a convicted murderer a less severe sentence due to the person’s age
A prosecutor receives a case with insufficient evidence and some concerns about how evidence was collected. Which of the following options are open to the prosecutor?
A. The prosecutor is obligated to file charges. B. The prosecutor can choose not to file charges in the case. C. The prosecutor may transfer the case to another prosecutor. D. The prosecutor may petition the judge for further direction.
The court of ________ is the highest appellate court in a jurisdiction
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word