Which amendment guarantees criminal defendants the right to trial by an impartial judge?

A) Fourteenth
B) Fifth
C) Tenth
D) Eighth


A

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. During the 1980s, the level of criminal investigative and prosecutorial resources directed at environmental crime expanded considerably. 2. Traditionally, it has been federal government agencies that initiate court proceedings against corporate polluters. 3. During the Watergate Affair, President Nixon attempted but was ultimately unable to arrange for the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox. 4. A basic rationale for the special prosecutor position was to allow high-profile, politically sensitive cases to be pursued without fear of political interference from the Justice Department. 5. In Morrison v. Olson (1988), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the special prosecutor office was not an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers doctrine.

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Explain the differences between mala in se and mala prohibita crimes. Provide an example of each

What will be an ideal response?

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Which is not an example of a civil disability that can be placed on an ex-felon?

a. Restrictions in terms of employment b. Denial of the right to vote c. Denial of the right to hold public office d. Forfeiture of all constitutional rights

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Who is responsible for preserving the integrity of a crime scene?

A. Crime scene technicians B. Patrol officers C. Detectives D. Dispatchers

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