BJS studies have shown that nearly half of parolees in 1999 were returned to prison during their parole term
a. True b. False
a
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Your defense attorney repeatedly objects to testimony from one of the prosecution's witnesses against you on the basis that it is "hearsay." What, exactly, is hearsay, and why is your defense attorney objecting to it?
What will be an ideal response?
______ refers to any process designed to reduce the contact between the criminal justice system and mentally ill and/or substance addicted persons, with the goal being to facilitate reentry of the offender into the community while also avoiding risk of public endangerment.
A. Transfer diversion B. Problematic diversion C. Jail diversion D. Prison diversion
Under the ________, the perpetrator need not have advanced so far as the last act and an attempt has not been committed unless the accused has the immediate power to actually carry through with the crime at the time the police intervene.
A. dangerous proximity test B. physical proximity test C. last act test D. indispensable element test
In which case listed below did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle that indigent defendants have the right to an appointed attorney in all felony cases?
A. Brady v. Maryland B. Gideon v. Wainwright C. Brown v. Topeka Board of Education D. Argersinger v. Hamlin