Prosecutors are often criticized for overcharging. Briefly define the term “overcharging.”

What will be an ideal response?


When a prosecutor charges a defendant with multiple offenses, some of which they know they cannot prove, in order to obtain a plea bargain from the defendant after promise to drop some of the charges

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A child delinquent is between the ages of

A) 7 and 12. B) birth and 7. C) 6 and 13. D) birth and 14.

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To determine whether recovered property is linked with a previous crime, you would need to check what?

a. Stolen reports b. NCIC/TCIC c. Teletypes from other jurisdictions. d. All of the above

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___________________ contends that while desires for the "good things" in life cut across all social classes, those at the lower end of a system of unequal distribution have fewer resources to obtain them

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Rules of evidence that apply in criminal trials also apply to grand juries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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