The defendant had been arrested and later indicted for capital murder. The evidence against the defendant appeared strong, but there was a search and seizure issue that had to be litigated prior to trial
It was not clear which side would prevail on the search and seizure issue, and the issue seemed pivotal to the case. In considering whether to set bail and determining the amount, the presiding judge
A) could deny bail only if more than one person had been killed in the crime.
B) might grant bail and set bail at a high amount where all the evidence indicated that the defendant would return for all court proceedings and would surrender if convicted.
C) could determine the amount of net worth the defendant possessed and set the bail at seventy-five percent of that amount.
D) would have to set bail since bail is a right guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
E) would consult the bail schedule of the jurisdiction to determine the amount of bail and the conditions that should be imposed.
B
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Joise is divorcing Clarence. It is a bitter divorce because of dalliances on the part of both parties. However, Joise is more aggrieved than Clarence and wants to make sure Clarence pays dearly. She wants alimony for life, if possible. She has a good job, a few modest investments, and a little "slush" fund stashed away. What are her chances of getting what she wants?
A. Very good. She's a woman and deserves payment just because she is a woman B. Very good. He cheated on her first. C. Not too good. She is employed and has investments, not to mention the "slush" fund. D. Impossible, because the dalliances were on both sides.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Weekend confinement is used to lessen the negative impact of short-term incarceration and to allow those in custody to maintain their employment. 2. The Affordable Healthcare Act guides professionals on matters regarding the confidentiality of medical information. 3. A lockup is often a police-operated facility where individuals who have been arrested can be held for up to 7 days. 4. African American males are more likely to commit suicide in jail than any other group. 5. Blood-borne and airborne pathogens are a common part of operations within most jail facilities.
The temporary release of an inmate from a correctional institution for a visit home is called a. a pardon
b. clemency. c. a furlough. d. a halfway visit.
The Coast Guard and Secret Service may be found in the Department of Homeland Security, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) are located in the Department of _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word