What is a "mistrial"?
A. a determination by the judge that the defendant is not guilty based on the evidence
B. a determination by the jury that it will be unable to reach a verdict
C. a termination of the trial by the judge without a verdict
D. a trial in which prejudicial error occurs
C. a termination of the trial by the judge without a verdict
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Once a report is written, the writer should:
a. file it and forget it. b. proofread it. c. immediately present it to the prosecution. d. prepare for the appeal.
Throughout history, confessions have been pivotal in three arenas, these are
a. religion, psychotherapy, and civil law b. religion, psychotherapy, and criminal law c. theology, medicine, and social work d. theology, sociology, and criminology
Reuter (1983) found gambling and loan-sharking industries in New York to be populated by ________________ with no organization and having a monopoly or market hegemony and no central control or coordination
a. brothels b. small operators c. dealers d. pimps
The typical American prison today is
A) an ADMAX prison. B) minimum or medium custody. C) a private prison. D) a maximum custody facility.