In a criminal trial the court (judge) at the request of a party "may order the exclusion of a witness" (also called "______________________" ) who for the purposes of the prosecution is a victim, close relative of a deceased victim or guardian of a victim only if the witness is to testify and the court determines that the testimony of the witness would be materially affected if the witness hears other testimony at the trial.

A. Officially required witness exclusion
B. Witness exclusion
C. Invocation of the Rule
D. None of the above


Answer: C. Invocation of the Rule

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To preserve the appearance of fairness the Supreme Court has ruled that a defendant may not (list only one) __________________________________________________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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In O?Connor v. Ortega the Supreme Court ruled that searches of government employees? offices are acceptable if they are limited to detecting:

A) Evidence of criminal activity. B) Evidence of work-related misfeasance. C) Work-related documents. D) Personal effects. E) All of the above

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The desire to join a gang for money and protection would be considered what type of risk factor?

a. Pull risk factor b. Individual risk factor c. Environmental risk factor d. Push risk factor

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In the 1950s group counseling became common in most juvenile institutions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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