When a prosecutor offers a lower sentence and fine to a defendant in exchange for a guilty plea, this is called
a. plea bargaining.
b. sentence enhancement.
c. mitigating factors.
d. Brady material.
a. plea bargaining.
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A. A special character that can represent one or more characters B. Judge-made law C. A phrase or short title identifying a particular statute D. A prior opinion that can be used as a guide E. Any nonlaw relied on in making a decision F. Sufficiently similar G. An index to digests H. Contains arguments on why a lower court decision should be affirmed or modified I. Connected to a computer network J. A short-paragraph summary of a portion of a court opinion
Avoid including personal data such as ____ in your résumé.?
A. ?marital status B. ?employment history C. ?education D. ?professional affiliations
The ability to make legal decisions for one's self is referred to as _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A __________ must reach a unanimous decision in federal criminal trials.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).