Where does the authority to revoke probation generally lie?
a. Courts
b. Corrections
c. Police
d. Parole board
Answer: a
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Federal judges have the _________ _________of the United States Courts to coordinate and administer their operations
a. Court Association b. Federal Assistance c. Administrative Office d. State Judiciary
Excessive bail is prohibited by the:
A. Fourth Amendment. B. Fifth Amendment. C. Sixth Amendment. D. Eighth Amendment.
Discretion is defined as the ability to ______.
a. make choices and to act or not act on them b. distinguish between right and wrong c. make informed decisions on the basis of ideology and folk-knowledge d. make ill-informed choices that are not based on experience
One night, Jacob is walking home from his shift at a bar. Steven walks up behind him and holds up his index finger to Jacob’s back; Jacob believes it is a gun. Steven instructs him to walk to the adjacent alley, kneel on the ground facing the wall, and orders Jacob to give him all his money, valuables, and cell phone. Steven threatens Jacob and tells him not to make any sound or Steven will shoot him. After Steven leaves, Jacob quickly reports the crime and a patrol car was sent to canvas the location. Steven is found with Jacob’s items and is subsequently arrested. Is Steven liable for attempted battery assault? Why or why not? Is Steven liable for assault of placing another in fear of a battery? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?