Sally is surprised to learn that many suspects are released before trial because the case is dismissed by the prosecutor. This is the practice of:
a. nolle prosequi.
b. stare decisis.
c. habeas corpus.
d. writ of certiorari.
a
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According to Hepburn (1985), which type of power is based on inmate perceptions that prison officers have the capacity to punish prisoner disobedience?
a. Legitimate b. Coercive c. Reward d. Expert
Jails are places of confinement usually reserved for which of the following?
a. Detainees b. Major offenders c. Serious offenders d. Both major and serious offenders
Robert Land is arrested for driving under the influence following a celebration of his brother's election as mayor of a small town in South Carolina. Robert has no prior arrests and is 24 years old. Given this information, answer the following questions:?Because of Mr. Land's noncriminal past, it is likely his case could be an option for _______, in which a probation officer settles cases at
the initial appearance before the onset of formal criminal proceedings. A) ?probation diversion B) ?an intake hearing C) ?a presentence investigation D) ?habeas corpus E) ?community sentencing