Which of the following standards of proof is required for a judicial officer to deny bail in cases involving capital felonies?

A. proof evident, presumption great
B. moral certainty
C. probable cause
D. proof beyond a reasonable doubt


Answer: A

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a. testator consent b. a living will c. interventional consent d. informed consent

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______ are characterized by rounded architecture and living units for directly supervising staff.

a. New-generation jails b. Community jails c. Coequal staffing jails d. Reentry programs for jails

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According to Gresham Sykes and David Matza, ________ techniques make it possible for white-collar criminals to annul guilt.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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To avoid the problems that result from using bail, some jurisdictions have increased their use of citations.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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