Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case required the courts to provide attorneys for poor defendants facing the death penalty?
a. Furman v. Georgia (1972)
b. Weeks v. United States (1914)
c. Barron v. Baltimore (1833)
d. Powell v. Alabama (1932)
d
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A police officer is dispatched to a robbery in progress. When the officer arrives at the scene, he observes the suspect fleeing on foot
The officer also observes a man lying on the ground with a severely bleeding wound near his neck saying, "Help me! I've been stabbed!" What is the first duty of police officer at the scene of this crime? A. The officer should pursue the suspect because of the "greater danger' principle B. The officer should call for an ambulance first, and then pursue the suspect because of the "greater danger' principle C. The officer should determine if the injuries are immediately life-threatening and if not, the officer should pursue the suspect while calling for an ambulance. D. The officer should administer first aid immediately then obtain medical assistance for the injured victim.
Suggestive lineups:
a. lead to automatic exclusion of the identification made at them. b. are always questioned by the trial judge. c. always give rise to a substantial likelihood of misidentification. d. do not lead to automatic exclusion of the identification made at them.
An accused may waive the right to a jury trial. Indeed, many persons who plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges elect a _______ trial
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required by Due Process in:
a. criminal trials. b. civil trials. c. both criminal and civil trials. d. neither criminal nor civil trials.