Which of the following is not a type of risk that judicial officers consider when making pretrial release decisions?
A) The risk to the defendant of remaining in jail until trial
B) The risk that the defendant will fail to appear at a scheduled court appearance
C) The risk to public safety
D) The risk of flight
Answer: A) The risk to the defendant of remaining in jail until trial
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a. As drug use increases, the number of crimes increases b. Drug users report greater involvement in crime than nonusers c. Increased drug use in society cases an increase in reported crime d. People with criminal records are more likely than others to report being drug users
Lead is not classified as a heavy metal
a. True b. False
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Black men are disproportionately falsely accused of rape. 2. Larceny plus assault equals robbery. 3. Kidnapping usually involves taking a person away against his or her will. 4. In common law, the crimes of assault and battery were always combined. 5. More serious assaults are referred to as simple assaults.
Most states place the burden of proof on the ___________ on the issue of being incompetent to stand trial
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word