______ occurs when a juror believes that the presented evidence in a trial establishes the guilt of the defendant but still votes to acquit.
A.Jury nullification
B.Jury cancellation
C.Jury counter-decision
D.Jury exoneration
A.Jury nullification
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Rates of homicide and serious property crimes have historically been higher in the southern United States, but the differential between the rate of homicide in the South and other regions of the country has narrowed over the past forty years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most judicial codes of ethics require that a judge "__________" him/herself if,among other things, he/she has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party,or personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts concerning theproceeding
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which U.S. Supreme Court case guarantees the right to counsel for all indigent persons charged with felonies?
A. Argersinger v. Hamlin (1973) B. Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) C. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) D. Powell v. Alabama (1932)
Interviews with the officers revealed a common perception that prison management did not behave ethically and was not concerned about officer safety. The officers indicated that they eventually adopted the attitude that if management was not going to treat them properly, then they were no longer concerned about treating inmates ethically. This situation illustrates:
a. systemic abuse. b. "trickledown" abuse. c. informal misconduct. d. negligent abuse.