What is a Bail?

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The money or property pledged to the court or actually deposited with the court to effect the release of a person from legal custody.

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Burglars can use a code _______________ to duplicate the electronic signal emitted from an automatic garage door opener

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Weeks v. United States applied the exclusionary rule to the federal government and the states. 2. The time limits set to guarantee a defendant’s right to a speedy trial are almost always met. 3. Criminal defendants come from all backgrounds and possess a full range of demographic characteristics. 4. The right to be present at trial extends to pre-trial hearings and meetings between the judge and attorneys regarding evidentiary items. 5. Repeated disruptive conduct may result in the defendant forfeiting his/her right to be present at trial.

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Explain how the research circle is really a research spiral. (2-11)

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Which is true about the role Chan plays in the revocation and termination of probation? a. Chan has some discretion as to whether he will recommend revocation for a technical offense. b. Revocation could ultimately save $50,000 or more in prison costs

c. Chan's revocation rates for probationers probably differ significantly from other jurisdictions. d. Only a and c.

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