The most influential actor in the courthouse is the:
a. judge c. clerk of court
b. defense attorney d. prosecutor
D
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The phenomenon often seen in abused women that prevents them from leaving their abuser is called what?
a. Acute trauma syndrome b. Rape trauma syndrome c. PTSD d. Battered spouse syndrome
Criminal victimization tends to be intra-racial for each of the following groups except _______
a. Caucasians b. African Americans c. Latino Americans d. None of the above
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In times past, subjective forms of classification, based on the clinical opinions of professionals, were largely utilized. 2. External classification processes have to do with the placement of inmates at different facilities and/or on community supervision. 3. Classification processes play little importance in developing prison budgets. 4. The custody level of inmates refers to the type of physical barriers that are utilized to prevent their escape. 5. Inmates with prior convictions are significantly more likely than first-time offenders to be regular drug users.
Why is a suspect not entitled to a lawyer during a police lineup prior to the filing of formal charges and yet is entitled to the Miranda warnings immediately upon arrest even if he or she is still out in the streets?
a. A lineup does not involve interrogation. b. Miranda warnings are required any time an officer interrogates a suspect in custody. c. Miranda warnings are required for interrogation, but a lineup does not involve interrogation. d. None of the answers are correct.