If a defendant does not testify at his or her criminal trial, the judge or jury _____

a. may use this as evidence of guilt
b. may draw an inference of guilt from this
c. is no longer required to give the defendant the presumption of innocence
d. may not use this as evidence of guilt or draw an inference of guilt


d

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Bail serves two purposes. One is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial. The other is to:

a. Allow defendants to spend time with their families. b. Allow defendants to assist the attorneys with their case. c. Help keep defendants employed. d. Prevent people who have not been convicted from suffering imprisonment unnecessarily.

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Hate crimes are not separate and distinct crimes but are offenses that are motivated by

A. racial opportunity. B. a social breakdown. C. antireligious views. D. an offender's bias.

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Bribery under the federal statute is similar to extortion because it is not necessary in an extortion prosecution to prove an official threatened to use his official authority if

a. the extortion amount was not paid b. the extortion amount was paid c. the extortion was carried out d. None of these choices

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Judges are under pressure to move their docket

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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