You are a lawyer who is training a new associate at your firm. Explain to this new associate why most criminal laws are state laws and why you feel it is important that the jurisdiction over those laws remain (for the most part) with the states and not the federal government.
What will be an ideal response?
Students' answers will vary.
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A. they were royalty B. they could read and write C. they were noble born D. they could vote
_______________ release occurs when a sentencing judge requires a period of postcustody supervision in the community.
A. Probation B. Discretionary C. Expiration D. Mandatory
The _____________ Rule states that the crime of conspiracy cannot be charged if the number of people involved is only those necessary to commit the crime
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to Walker, common sense tells us that increasing gun ownership for the purpose of self-defense
a. would significantly decrease violent crimes b. would decrease confidence in the CJS c. its effectiveness is inconclusive d. would increase crime in high-violence neighborhoods