Who is largely responsible for seeking a death penalty sentence in a court of law?

a. The defense counsel
b. The prosecutor
c. The family of the victim
d. The judge


b. The prosecutor

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What happens during the voir dire process?

What will be an ideal response?

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People who believe that they will be caught if they commit crime are the ones most likely to be deterred from committing criminal acts. What element of deterrence does this reflect?

a. Perception of punishment b. Severity of punishment c. Speed of punishment d. Certainty of punishment

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Restitution is compensation for financial, physical or emotional loss

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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