List the actions that a judge might take prior to an actual trial

What will be an ideal response?


• Prior to a criminal trial, a judge might (1) determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to issue an arrest or search warrant, (2) determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to authorize electronic surveillance of a suspect, (3) determine whether enough evidence exists to justify the temporary incarceration of a suspect, (4) determine whether a suspect should be released on bail, (5) determine whether to accept pretrial motions by prosecutors and defense attorneys, and (6) determine whether to accept a plea bargain.

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a. you're on your own b. let the buyer beware c. one cannot give what one does not have d. buy low, sell high

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Detached Street Workers was a program from the 1950s designed to remove prostitutes from their beats

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Discuss the important eras of the Supreme Court and the important happenings of these eras

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following territories does NOT have a U.S. District Court?

a. Bahamas b. The Virgin Islands c. Guam d. The Northern Marian Islands

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