Imagine you are a college professor speaking to an undergraduate criminal justice class. You are discussing the need for initial appearance without unnecessary delay. How do you explain what this is to the class? A student does not believe that these reasons are necessary-she thinks that because someone committed a crime, the inconvenience of the length of time the process takes is something that they should have to deal with. Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses may vary.
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