Explain what an Alford plea is and why it is important

What will be an ideal response?


An Alford plea is a plea in which the defendant claims innocence yet pleads guilty
for other reasons. It is important because it allows a defendant to plead guilty
knowing that if credited with the time he has already served in jail, he will
immediately be set free.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Frederick Hacker presented a typology with three elements, which are

a. ghosts, gunners, and grave-fillers. b. nations, nutters, and not-for-profits. c. bombers, bleeders, and blazers. d. crazies, crusaders, and criminals.

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Among the English reformers, ________, a middle-class Quaker, was the first person to press for changes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe processes and approaches to providing food service to inmates in prisons

What will be an ideal response?

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