In terms of homeland security, the greatest threat to public safety is the potential use of
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
weapon of mass destruction or WMDs
You might also like to view...
Phrenology is also known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In the case of McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles have a right to a trial by jury. 2. The juvenile court has jurisdiction over two types of cases: delinquency and dependency. 3. Truancy is a delinquent act for a juvenile. 4. Running away from home is a status offense for a juvenile. 5. Dependence refers NOT only to those acts that would be considered criminal under the law but also to status offenses.
The __________ the blood alcohol level, the ___________ the sanction.
a. lower; higher b. higher; the greater c. higher; the lower d. All punishments are the same regardless of blood alcohol level
Imagine that you are a public defender working with a client who you think will be subject to mandatory-minimum sentencing. You do believe, however, that the high publicity that this case is receiving might be aiding the prosecution in receiving this mandatory-minimum sentencing, as they are not presenting a balanced picture of the crime. How can you fight for your client against the minimum sentencing and against the publicity that this case is seeing? Do you believe that the media is obligated to present both sides of the picture? Why or why not? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?