Discuss what occurs at a grand jury proceeding and why is it referred to as the “prosecutor’s little darling?”
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include the following information: the prosecutor is the only party to present evidence; the suspect has no right to attend, testify, or present evidence; the grand jury can question witnesses and request certain witnesses testify; and the prosecutor dominates the proceedings and, according to defense attorneys, “the prosecutor could get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich.”
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A. one emphasizes retribution, the other emphasizes deterrence B. one emphasizes control of inmates, the other emphasizes rehabilitation of inmates C. one emphasizes the injury of an inmate’s social standing, the other emphasizes the inmate’s exclusion from the group D. one emphasizes incarceration, the other emphasizes racialized control
The Texas arson statute penalizes persons who start a ________ or cause an ________ under certain specified circumstances
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Social process theories have had a major influence on policymaking since the 1950s
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Part of the psychological explanation for drug abuse has been a presumed __________
a. addictive personality b. narcissistic personality c. bipolar disorder d. inflated id