What does "factual basis" mean in terms of a guilty plea?

What will be an ideal response?


A plea agreement should be based in fact—that is, premised on conduct that actually took place.

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Is robbery primarily a rational activity? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Ignoring visual cues and listening for verbal cues is a key aspect of __________ training

Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.

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On what type of model is a probation and parole agency based if success is measured according to the agency’s ability to hold the offender accountable for his or her behavior?

a. Control model b. Justice model c. Combined model d. Social services model

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Blackmail is a form of ________ in which a threat is made to disclose a crime or other social disgrace

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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