Sometimes charging and sentencing decisions are influenced by the underlying fact that judges and prosecutors are part of a ___________ and so wish to preserve the smooth flow of the criminal justice system.
a. narcotic undercover team
b. surveillance system
c. courthouse community
d. SWAT team
c. courthouse community
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The National Conference of State Legislature defines as "the use of information technology by terrorists to promote a political agenda."
a. narcoterrorism b. cyberterrorism c. domestic terrorism d. transnational terrorism
A ______ is a monetary penalty imposed by a judge.
A. offense B. fine C. sentence D. misdemeanor
Which offenses are punishable by death or have a possible sentence of more than 1 year of incarceration?
A. status offenses B. felonies C. misdemeanors D. civil crimes