Misdemeanor courts can usually only impose sentences of one year or less in jail.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The right to excuse a prospective juror without stating a cause is:

A) known as voir dire. B) known as a peremptory challenge. C) permitted if the prosecution does not object. D) not permitted in a criminal case.

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Criminologist Joan Petersilia warns that increases in child abuse, family violence, homelessness, and community disorganization are unfortunate consequences of:

a. the laying off of 500,000 police officers. b. the 500,000 inmates being released back into society. c. the building of 5,000 additional prisons. d. the failure of D.A.R.E.® to keep kids off of drugs.

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Voluntary or nonnegligent manslaughter refers to a killing committed in the heat of passion or during a sudden quarrel that provoked violence

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Fifth Amendment guarantees that no person can be required to be a witness against himself or herself

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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