The prosecution and defense have both rested their cases in your trial, and your fate will soon be in the hands of the jury. As the judge gives the jury his final instructions, he also decides that there is sufficient cause to sequester them for the duration of their deliberations. What, exactly, does this mean for members of the jury, and what possible reasons might the judge have for deciding on this sequestration?

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers will vary.

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What will be an ideal response?

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______ is the most highly publicized form of workplace violence.

a. Rapes b. Suicides c. Murder d. Assaults

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How does recognizing the similarities and differences between crimes and criminal justice responses across the globe affect the criminal justice system in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Barry Feld, what would provide youthful offenders with greater protections and justice than what they currently receive?

A) transferring juveniles to the adult court for all proceedings B) determinate and mandatory sentencing C) decriminalization of status offenses D) an integrated criminal court with a youth discount

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