All of the following are examples of "assessments of convictability" used by prosecutors except:
a. seriousness of the offense
b. strength of evidence in the case
c. culpability of the defendant
d. level of a defendant's remorse
d. level of a defendant's remorse
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What does the expression, "Policing by the letter of the law" mean?
A. Police officers strictly interpret and enforce the law according to the exact statements of the law B. Police officers loosely interpret and enforce the law according to the intentions behind the law rather than the actual wording C. Police officers use discretion to choose which laws they enforce and which they choose to ignore D. Police officers only act in accordance with the decrees and rules set forth by their departments
Discuss the importance of Hugo Munsterberg in the development of the discipline of forensic psychology
What will be an ideal response?
When a police officer pulls someone over but issues a warning instead of a ticket, the officer is:
A. exercising discretion B. ensuring public order C. being a meat-eater D. being a grass-eater
What is the most important factor a prosecutor considers when deciding on criminal prosecution?
a. Existing caseloads b. Police certainty of guilt c. Sufficient evidence for conviction d. The victim's wishes