Imagine that you are a judge, speaking with another judge about judicial independence and accountability. You are of the mindset that balance is important between the two, but the judge you are speaking with believes that, although balance is a nice thing in theory, that independence is far more important. How would you respond to his position? How can you argue that the balance is important to strive for? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
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It was during the time that judicial opinion replaced written law that crime victims began to lose their power as influential participants in the criminal justice process
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The United States maintained a relatively low, stable murder rate throughout its history, until a sharp rise in violence that took place during the mid- to late-1990s. 2. Robbery takes time and requires buyers for the stolen property. 3. Burglary on the other hand, allows the robber to pick the time, place, and victim at leisure and then complete the job in a matter of minutes. 4. As opposed to simple assault, aggravated assault is an assault in which a weapon such as a knife or gun is used, although sometimes the use of hands and feet can result in a charge of aggravated assault. 5. Family violence is the most prevalent form of violence in the United States today.
College final exams are approaching. Eric and Mandy decide to have an end of semester party. They go to the liquor store and Eric buys two large kegs of beer. He gives the clerk a check drawn on his local bank account
The two invite all of their friends to their apartment and have a great time. Several days later the liquor store manager deposits Eric's check. The bank subsequently returns the check to the store marked "Non-sufficient funds." The store tries to contact Eric by telephone but with school finished, Eric has moved from his apartment and disconnected the telephone service. Eric has committed: A) issuance of bad check. B) criminal simulation. C) no offense because the liquor store has not yet sent Eric a registered letter giving notice of the bank's non-payment of the check. D) forgery.
In which of the following cases with the death penalty reinstated?
a. Furman v. Georgia (1972) b. Gregg v. Georgia (1976) c. Atkins v. Virginia (2002) d. Roper v. Simmons (2005)