The Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that defendants have the right to an attorney if they are charged with any crime
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
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A stationhouse detention for the purpose of fingerprinting may be permissible when there is reasonable suspicion to believe the suspect has committed a crime
a. True b. False
Sibling violence occurs more often than parental child abuse or spousal abuse
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Experts suggest that incarceration works as a punishment under two conditions. The first condition is if incarceration makes the inmate fear that they will be excluded from their social group. What is the second condition?
A. The offender is deprived of their freedom of movement. B. The offender is forced to live under an oppressive set of rules. C. The offender is given vocational training. D. The offender’s social standing is injured by the punishment.
According to your textbook, who is the most powerful actor in the administration of justice?
A. the prosecutor B. the defendant C. the defense attorney D. the judge