Which ONE of the following statements concerning a defendant's right to a speedy trial is INCORRECT?
a. Most states have adopted speedy trial rules similar to the federal laws on speedy trials.
b. Rules prescribing time limits on trials of felonies and misdemeanors tend to be rigid without any provisions for exceptions to the time limits.
c. The Speedy Trial Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been held to be applicable to states as well as to the federal government.
d. Violations of the Speedy Trial Act can result in dismissal of the charges against the defendant.
B
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a. to keep public order in case of riots, looting, or community violence b. to uphold the law c. when there a breakdown of public order d. all of these
Federal Rule of Evidence 702 requires which of the following to occur before a person can testify as an expert witness?
a. An expert must qualify as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education. b. The expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in the case. c. Both a and b are correct. d. Neither a nor b are correct.
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