Which of the following is not suggested by research as a major factor influencing the decisions made by a prosecutor regarding plea bargains?

a. Strength of evidence
b. Seriousness of the offense
c. Defendant’s criminal record
d. Defendant’s family status


d. Defendant’s family status

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Amicus briefs pursuant to a federal case filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are likely to be filed by

a. the American Psychological Association b. the Paralyzed Veterans of America c. the American Association of Retired Persons d. a & b

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Through the Intranet, the department is able to provide a number of important informational needs, such as access to all but which one of the following:

a. Problem-solving system b. Gang database c. Officers' home phone numbers for citizens wanting to ask them questions d. Records management system

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What is a technique that police use to try and minimize faulty eyewitness identifications?

A. ensuring that the investigating detectives are not present to avoid inadvertent clues that may be picked up by the witness B. allowing multiple witnesses to view suspect lineups at the same time so they can compare their recollections C. focusing on in-person lineups as opposed to photo lineups D. informing the witness that they may be subject to civil charges if they misidentify a suspect

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In ____________, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge on the grounds of racial discrimination to Georgia's death penalty law.

A. McCleskey v. Kemp (1987) B. Atkins v. Virginia (2002) C. Ford v. Wainwright (1985) D. Ring v. Arizona (2002)

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