What constitutional rights does a criminal defendant retain in the plea bargaining process and which are forfeited in a guilty plea?

What will be an ideal response?


Good answers should cover the right to counsel (and effective representation) and to be informed of exculpatory evidence as retained rights. Forfeited rights in a guilty plea include the right against
self-incrimination, jury trial, and to confront and cross examine witnesses against the defendant.

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Which of the following steps were not recommended by the authors when using a password system?

a. Personnel must be motivated to protect and not allow unauthorized persons to obtain the password. b. Employees are best motivated with positive training that stresses the need to prevent compromise of passwords. c. Passwords should be modified at frequent intervals, at least once every three months. d. Passwords should be easy to remember therefore the use of familiar names or initials is recommended.

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The presentation of facts by ________ does not violate the defendant?s right of confrontation, since the defendant has waived his or her right of confrontation of that particular witness, or witnesses, by agreeing to the facts

A) stipulation B) negotiation C) joinder D) severance

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In an effort to secure the land route to ________________, the British established several states from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf in the 19th and early 20th centuries

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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There are four different crimes of kidnapping in California

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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