The first documented case where the concept of parens patriae was questioned in a legal setting in the United States occurred in the 1838 case of Ex Parte Crouse.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Increased traffic enforcement through aggressive patrols has been found to have a significant impact on the criminal element
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During plea negotiations, Smyth offered to plead guilty to one count of robbery in exchange for the prosecutor agreeing to drop the other two charges against him. The prosecutor refused the offer and set the case for trail. At trial, the prosecutor wants to introduce as evidence the defendant’s offer to plead guilty to the robbery. Can the prosecutor introduce this evidence? Support your response.
What will be an ideal response?
Shifting patterns in prison release indicate the strong emphasis placed on ________ during the 1980s and the use of ________ to structure early-release decisions.
A. determinate sentencing; statistical guidelines B. determinate sentencing; parole boards C. parole boards; mandatory release D. statistical guidelines; parole boards
Done at the onset of an investigation, visits to the crime scene, interviews with witnesses, and collecting of evidence is known as:
A) ?informative data gathering. B) ?general coverage. C) ?intelligence gathering. D) ?specific focus. E) ?fact-finding.