Disruptive courtroom behavior by defendants, witnesses, and spectators is most likely to be encountered in _______________
a. routine civil trials
b. criminal trials involving sexual battery offenses
c. “political trials” where there may be support for the cause the defendant claims to represent
d. criminal trials involving drug offenses
Answer: C
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Which type of court is the entry point for criminal judicial processing?
A. courts of limited jurisdiction B. courts of general jurisdiction C. major trial courts D. courts of appellate jurisdiction
Which reason is NOT cited for preferring the implementation of customary practices?
a. Free of charge b. More efficient c. Prompt d. Widely understood
Which of the following is true of the foot-patrol beat?
a. It should be limited to the business areas of the city. b. It should be small enough that it can be covered at least once or twice per shift. c. It should be designed to provide traffic control and crowd control. d. All of the above
During what decade was the efficiency of foot patrols challenged?
a. 1960s c. 1980s b. 1970s d. 1990s