Explain what "taking the Fifth" during a trial really means.
What will be an ideal response?
The Fifth Amendment states that "no persons shall be compelled in a criminal case to be a witness against himself."A defendant has the right not to testify at trial if his or her testimony could be used against him or her.The decision not to testify at trial cannot be used by the jury as an indication of guilt.?
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If you believe that procedural fairness, civil rights, and the rule of law are inviolate principles, which perspective on the justice system do you favor?
A. Crime control B. Due process C. Equal justice D. Rehabilitation
Restitution ranks lower than probation on the punishment ladder.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which among the following is a book written by Gresham Sykes?
A. The Prison Community B. The Society of Captives C. The Green Mile D. Asylums
A jury that cannot reach a verdict after lengthy deliberations is a/an ___________ jury
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word