Rufus Alcott is suspected of selling illegal drugs in the neighborhood where he lives. He unwittingly sells illegal drugs to an undercover officer and is subsequently arrested and charged with a felony. While Rufus awaits trial in the county jail, he is visited by his court-appointed public defender.
Providing an attorney free of charge to Rufus satisfies which goal of the criminal justice system?
a. Preventing crime
b. Doing justice
c. Applying evidence-based policing?
d. Controlling crime
e. None of the above
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: b
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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