During your trial, the prosecution begins to "delve into" your past criminal record. Immediately, your defense attorney objects to the prosecution's tactics. Under what principle did your defense attorney object, and what circumstances might exist for his objection to be overruled by the judge?
What will be an ideal response?
Students' answers will vary.
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a. elderly b. younger c. African-American d. Hispanic
A summons differs from a citation in that a summons is issued by a ________ and either mailed to or served upon the accused personally, commanding his or her appearance
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The objective of an interview or interrogation is to seek the truth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job but picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Recently he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle ended up in serious but stable condition in the hospital. When the accident victim gets out of the hospital, she wants to talk about why Greg has been allowed to cause so much pain, why he hasn't gotten help for his drinking, and how he can move forward. What does she really want to accomplish?
A. Restorative justice B. Getting Greg treatment C. Setting probation conditions D. Intermediate sanctions