Wrongfully convicting an innocent defendant is what kind of error?
A. sampling error
B. type I error
C. type II error
D. none of these
B. type I error
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a. drinking as a way of enjoying good friends b. drinking as a way of relieving tension c. drinking as a way of quickly passing out d. drinking as a way of making friends
What is meant by a dual court system, how was it created, and what are some of the jurisdictional issues that may arise from it?
What will be an ideal response?
During the last decade, property crimes have __________.
A. increased more than 13 percent B. increased less than 4 percent C. dropped less than 2 percent D. dropped more than 10 percent
Which of the following statements about the use of fines is true?
A) The collection of fines is a high priority of the court's staff. B) Fines are used more frequently in Europe than in the United States. C) Only the United States uses fines as punishment. D) Fines in the United States are always based upon the offender's income. E) If offenders do not pay their fines immediately at the sentencing hearing, they are sent to jail until they pay.