Public defenders often have trouble gaining the trust and cooperation of their clients because their clients know that they are paid by the state.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The primary purpose of the _______________ is to provide the court with the necessary information from which a sentencing decision can be derived. Likewise, it tends to serve as a basic foundation for supervision and treatment planning throughout the future of the offender’s sentence.

a. Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) b. Belmont Report c. Crimestat Annual Report d. Global Report on Crime and Justice

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What is true about peremptory challenges?

A) They may be used to excuse jurors for no particular reason. B) Both sides have unlimited numbers of them. C) They require a stated reason for dismissal of a prospective juror. D) A constitutional basis must underlie all content questions.

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Explain why political parties prefer judges stand for elections?  What methods of selecting judges have been developed to decrease the importance of political parties in the selection of judges?

What will be an ideal response?

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Are there any negative aspects to behavioral therapy and social therapy? In your opinion, which is more likely to be beneficial to convicted individuals?

What will be an ideal response?

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