What were bridewells intended for?

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Bridewells were workhouses established in every English county in the 16th century. They were constructed to hold and whip or otherwise punish “beggars, prostitutes, and nightwalkers” and later as places of detention; their use began in London in 1553.

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Defendants can appeal their convictions either on legal grounds or on constitutional grounds. Your textbook identifies three examples of legal grounds and four examples of constitutional grounds. Name two of each.

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Which of the following is a second degree felony charge for manufacturing or delivering a Penalty Group 3 or 4?

a. Four grams or more, but less than 400 b. 28 grams or more, but less than 200 c. 20 or more units, but less than 80 d. One-fourth ounce or more, but less than five pounds

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An appellate court will:

a. reverse upon finding any trial error. b. not reverse for errors of counsel. c. not reverse for good faith errors by the judge. d. not reverse for errors not affecting the accuracy of the trial court's findings.

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Which of the following occurs when a defendant appears before the court and publicly admits involvement in the crime?

a. arraignment b. nolo contendere c. allocution d. preventive detention

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