The Supreme Court has repeatedly maintained that it is a violation of due process to try and convict
a. child defendants
b. the mentally incompetent
c. the elderly
d. the innocent
b
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Which of the following positions is generally filled by public election?
a. chief b. sheriff c. deputy d. captain
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) In most jurisdictions, non-citizens may serve on a jury if they have been legal residents of the U.S. for a specified minimum period of time. 2) The "golden age" of the crime victim refers to a time during the Middle Ages when victims played a central role in trial and sentencing proceedings. 3) In most cases, defendants must be present at trial. 4) A change of venue involves postponing the date of a trial to allow emotions to cool, as a way of ensuring a fair trial and an impartial jury. 5) By law and judicial precedent, television cameras are permitted in all state and federal courtrooms.
A traffic area in which the police have wide support is their pursuit of ________ drivers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word