What is your opinion of the Supreme Court?s decision in Miranda? Is Miranda necessary? Why do you feel this way?
What will be an ideal response?
Good answer will address the holding and purpose of the Miranda decision. Then students should take a position and support it in light of the court?s reasoning.
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A willingness by police agencies to change is a fundamental requirement of COPPS
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are a lawyer representing a client convicted of a felony. The judge sentences your client to 1 year and 1 day of incarceration. Where will your client most likely serve her sentence?
A. a jail B. a prison C. a halfway house D. under house arrest
Read the "Criminal Investigation in Practice" box regarding The O.J. Simpson Case-What "Not to Do at a Crime Scene" on pages 53 and 54 of the textbook. The article points out the many mistakes made, but it doesn't really explain how this case was different, what the repercussions were from this case, and how this case changed criminal investigation. Discuss some of these points
What will be an ideal response?
The First Continental Congress met in Trenton, New Jersey, on December 19, 1771—one of the coldest winters on record
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false