Should a judge determine an attorney’s opening statement grossly improper, which of the following is the most extreme response available to the judge?
A) Instruct the jury to ignore the statement.
B) Exclude any evidence mentioned in the statement from the trial.
C) Declare a mistrial.
D) Dismiss the charges against the defendant.
C) Declare a mistrial.
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Which theory of motivation traditionally has been used over several years in criminal justice organizations?
A. Theory X B. Theory Y C. Theory Z D. None of the above
In 1975, crime shows accounted for approximately what percentage of prime time schedules?
a. 20 percent b. 40 percent c. 60 percent d. 80 percent
The ________ argument justifies capital punishment by claiming that executing offenders prevents them from committing another crime and harming others
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is NOT a situation when police presence at initial contact is strongly recommended?
A. The case is serious enough to warrant arrest. B. The child must be placed in protective custody against the parents' wishes. C. A child receives an injury requiring a visit to a hospital emergency room. D. The child is endangered and the child protective services worker is not allowed to enter the home.