The most important form of prosecutorial discretion lies in the power to ________
a. test the credibility and the memory of the witness
b. handle certain matters relating to individuals declared mentally incompetent
c. serve as a judge of probate to oversee wills and the administration of estates
d. charge, or not to charge, a person with an offense
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A(n) ________ is a constitutional or statutory provision a witness can use to refuse to give testimony
A) privilege B) disclosure prohibition C) exception D) admission E) claim of hearsay
Most of the research indicates what about the practice of transferring juveniles to adult court?
a. It has the opposite effect on crime reduction b. Crime is reduced significantly c. It has no measurable effect on crime reduction d. Violent crime experiences a significant reduction
Before the formulation and acceptance of the ______ theory, the administration of criminal justice in Europe was cruel, uncertain, and unpredictable.
a. classical b. neoclassical c. economic d. demonological