According to the court, which of the following was the reason for the speedy trial guarantee?
a. To improve the credibility of the trial
b. To avoid extensive pretrial publicity and questionable conduct of officials
c. To reduce the anxiety for the defendant awaiting trial
d. All of the above were rationales for the speedy trial guarantee
d
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According to Model Rule 1.6 (b)(1), this rule ______.
a. states that legal representation should not be denied to those who are unable to afford legal services b. adopts flexibility by allowing a lawyer to not be obliged to accept a client whose character or cause the lawyer regards as repugnant c. requires lawyers must take “reasonable remedial measures” when they come to know evidence is false d. allows a lawyer, in certain narrowly defined circumstances, to disclose confidential client information to prevent future harm
Which constitutional amendments contain the due process clause?
A. Eighth and Fourteenth B. Fifth and Fourteenth C. Fifth and Eighth D. Fourth and Fourteenth
What legislation increased the ability for federal authorities to tap telephones and wireless devices, tightened the enforcement of money laundering activities, as well as broadened powers toward acts of terrorism and acts such as drug trafficking?
a. USA Patriot Act I
b. USA Patriot Act II
c. Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
d. Comprehensive Drug Act
Reentry courts supervise exoffenders' return to the community and their adjustment to life after incarceration
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false