List and discuss the three separate restrictions on governmental conduct as it pertains to the prohibition against double jeopardy
What will be an ideal response?
First, the accused is protected from prosecution for the same offense after an acquittal. Second, the accused is protected from prosecution for the same offense after a conviction. Third, the accused is protected from multiple punishments for the same criminal conduct.
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Which describes a justice system that pits two parties against each other in pursuit of the truth?
a. Adversarial b. Cooperative c. Provisional d. Mandatory
Studies show what percent of all murders are committed when the killer is under the influence of alcohol?
A. 35-45% B. 50-60% C. 70-80% D. 85-95%
The US Supreme Court held that a mentally retarded person could not be subject to the death penalty in______.
a. ?Atkins v. Virginia b. ?State v. Ramer c. ?Pruit v. State d. ?Foucha v. Louisiana
The ____________________ goal of sentencing is designed to reintegrate the criminal offender back into the community
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word