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
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
Discuss the important eras of the Supreme Court and the important happenings of these eras
What will be an ideal response?
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