In ______, during the sentencing phase, the prosecutor made a closing argument in which he referred to the information from a witness and portrayed the victim as a religious, civic-minded citizen. The Supreme Court noted references to the qualities of the victim and as such, the evidence was likely to inflame the jury and violate the defendant’s Eighth Amendment right.
a. Texas v. Chavez
b. Payne v. Tennessee
c. South Carolina v. Gathers
d. Booth v. Maryland
c. South Carolina v. Gathers
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a. Corporate Securities Act b. Securities and Exchange Act c. Federal Trade Act d. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Mark is learning about the history of police. He wants to find out if police always protected the public, served the community, and attempted to catch criminals the way they do now. He dives into his history book and finds that the first organized police force was established in 1829. In his studies of policing in early and medieval England, Mark learns about what early practice?
A. Just and peaceful patrol B. Public justice and town hangings C. Tithings and the hue and cry D. Peacekeeping and patrol
Compare law on the books vs. law in action for the role of the prosecutor in steps of criminal procedure.
What will be an ideal response?
Discuss the use of discretion in the criminal justice system. What are some arguments that are used to justify its use?
What will be an ideal response?