Which of the following is automatically granted to the defendant by law, meaning that it must be heard by an appellate court?
A) Appeal of right
B) Habeas appeal
C) Discretionary appeal
D) De novo trial appeal
A
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
One criticism of restorative justice is that it is too ready to assume that agreement or reconciliation of the offender, victim and community are possible.
Explain the goals of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following are options for dealing with mental retardation defendants charged with statutory rape.
a. Judges and prosecutors could use their discretion to pursue the prosecution for those who are morally culpable b. Legislators could modify sentencing schemes applied to the defendants c. Judges or legislators could interpret or change the governing rule of statutory rape d. All of the above
During a search, an officer observes, in plain view, an item not covered in the warrant. The officer believes the item to be evidence in a separate crime other than the offense currently being investigated by police. In order to seize the item, the officer must have _____ to believe the item is contraband or evidence of a crime
a. reasonable suspicion b. absolute certainty c. clear and convincing evidence d. probable cause