According to SCOTUS, with regard to appeals, states:
a. must allow one appeal as a matter of right in all criminal cases.
b. must allow one appeal as a matter of right in all felony cases.
c. must allow one appeal as a matter of right in all criminal cases to which the right to a jury trial attaches.
d. need not provide any appeal at all.
d
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When DNA testing caught on, its introduction in court was hotly contestedbecause certain tests had higher margins for error than others
a. True b. False
Truth-in-sentencing laws have been passed to restrict the use of:
A. "good time." B. creative punishments. C. determinate sentences. D. sentencing disparity.
Which of the following is true regarding convicted women offenders.
A. Women offenders are being sentenced to prison rather than community supervision. B. Women offenders are being sentenced to community sentences more often. C. Women offenders usually pay a fine only. D. Women offenders can easily overcome the stigma of being an ex-offender.
Assuming that we have worthwhile rehabilitation programs in juvenile institutions, serious attempts should be made to match juveniles with appropriate ______ and to stop convenience assignments such as those based on program vacancies and ease of transfer.
A. programs B. sentences C. dispositions D. assistance