Those who are detained prior to trial are more likely to be convicted and receive harsher sentences than those who are released pending trial
a. True b. False
A
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Explain the difference between robbery and home invasion robbery
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If a defendant challenges a confession by objecting to its introduction at trial, the burden is on the prosecution to prove that the confession was properly obtained.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Following a traffic stop, an officer has probable cause to arrest an occupant of a motor vehicle, but does not have probable cause to believe that evidence of the crime will be found in the vehicle. The officer places handcuffs on the person and places the individual in the back seat of the police vehicle. Given this scenario, how may the officer legally proceed? a. The officer may immediately
search the arrestee and can have the vehicle towed and an inventory of the vehicle conducted. b. The officer may immediately search the arrestee and the vehicle. c. The officer may not conduct any search of the arrestee or the vehicle. d. The officer can conduct a search of the arrestee, but can only search or inventory the vehicle after obtaining a warrant.