An arrestee may be released on ________ under the promise to return for his or her court hearing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
own recognizance
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_______ means that the court only has the power to decide misdemeanors and conduct preliminary proceedings in felony cases
a. General jurisdiction c. Hierarchical jurisdiction b. Limited jurisdiction d. Original jurisdiction
The federal court system is responsible for the enforcement of federal codes in
a. civil trials b. criminal trials c. administrative trials d. all of the above
Chokes are sometimes found on shotguns to constrict the end of the barrel. The speed and distance traveled by pellets fired from a narrow choke is _____ the speed and distance traveled by pellets fired from a shotgun with a wide choke
a. the same as b. greater than c. less than
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The total cost of federal, state, and local justice system expenditures in 2012 was $265 billion. 2. Public health agencies play a role in the criminal justice system. 3. Public opinion has shifted away from supporting prison terms for drug offenders. 4. Dehumanizing treatment robs offenders of their dignity. 5. According to the smart-on-crime theory, incarceration should be reserved for both serious and nonviolent crimes.