The guarantee of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of the constitutions of the various states give a witness, as well as the defendant, the right against self-incrimination.
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1. As of 2011, all states have enacted some form of victims’ rights legislation. 2. The right to be treated with dignity and respect is a right given by ALL states. 3. Many states do not provide for remedies if a victim’s rights are violated. 4. The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 called for Federal funding for state victim compensation programs. 5. An Amendment to the Constitution has been adopted to address victims’ rights.
Eyewitnesses are known for their:
A) accuracy at recalling critical events relating to crimes. B) objectivity. C) sensitivity to the criminal and his/her innocence. D) errors in perception.
Shortly after his release from the residential facility, Edward is arrested for an armed robbery. This time, he caused injury to his victim. Though he is still 16, the prosecutor believes that Edward poses a threat to the community. Edward's public defender believes he should still be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile courts. In the state in which Edward resides, an armed robbery is
automatically transferrable to the adult court. This type of transfer is referred to as a(an): a. judicial waiver. b. prosecutorial waiver. c. statutorial exclusion. d. public defender request.