Explain what "Release on Recognizance" means and who is likely to qualify
What will be an ideal response?
Release on Recognizance is a judge's order that releases an accused from jail with the understanding that he or she will return of his or her own will for further proceedings. It is most often used for defendants who are not at risk to jump bail and do not pose a threat to the community.
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Parole and probation may be used interchangeably.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report (2016), approximately ______ complaints are made each year to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
a. 380,000 b. 28,000 c. 280,000 d. 38,000
Why did the case of Gitlow v. New York have such an important influence on the American criminal justice system?
A. The Supreme Court held that free speech was not an absolute right and some categories of speech could be prohibited by law. B. The Court accepted the proposition that the First Amendment rights of free speech and free press were enforceable against the states. C. The Court’s ruling against incorporation delayed the eventual incorporation of the Bill of Rights to the states. D. The Court proposed nationalization of the Bill of Rights as a whole.
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors from United States v. Dunn (1987) that determines if an area is considered part of the curtilage?
a. The proximity of the area to the home b. Whether the area is in an enclosure surrounding the home c. The existence of a fence in the yard d. The steps taken to conceal the area from public view