Give three examples of differences between law in action and law on the books.
What will be an ideal response?
Defendants may choose to plead guilty, waive their constitutional right to challenge an unlawful search, or waive their right to be tried before a jury. Defense attorneys may not vigorously defend their clients. Prosecutors may choose to charge some defendants with criminal offenses while dropping the charges against other defendants charged with the same crime.
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In addition to hearing cases about juveniles committing an act that would be a crime when committed by an adult, the juvenile court can also hear cases regarding the mistreatment of a juvenile
a. True b. False
The evidentiary rule designed to keep out of court statements from being admitted into evidence is the _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Mexican criminal enterprises tend to cooperate with each other.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Agencies of social control include all of the following except
A. corrections B. courts C. police D. legislatures