When deciding whether circumstantial evidence should be admitted at trial, the judge considers:
a. whether the evidence is relevant.
b. whether introducing the evidence will take up too much time.
c. whether the evidence will unduly prejudice the jurors.
d. all of these are considered.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
Sheila is charged with the manufacture of a controlled substance. At trial, her defense attorney convinces the judge that Sheila was entrapped into the endeavor
The judge agrees that the conduct of the police in the case was so outrageous that their behavior constituted entrapment. Because the judge ruled that Sheila was entrapped: A) she will be convicted of the charge but is entitled to the minimum possible sentence other than probation. B) she is legally entitled to be convicted only of possession of the controlled substance. C) a mistrial will be declared and she must be re-tried within 180 days. D) she is not guilty of the charge and entitled to be released from jail.
Identify and explain the variety of available alternatives to pretrial confinement
What will be an ideal response?
______ are considered the first organized police organization in America.
A. Slave patrols B. Vigilantes C. Sheriffs D. Night watchmen