Which of the following takes place last in a criminal trial?
a. opening statements
b. instructions to the jury
c. jury selection
d. presentation of the defense's case
b
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Which of the following is true of establishing accountability for Internet users?
a. Confidentiality should be provided for legitimate users. b. Anonymity should be given to users who seek it. c. The expectation of privacy in private activities never conflicts with law enforcement interests. d. The development of enforcement-friendly legislation is an uncomplicated task.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The privilege against self-incrimination is absolute; a defendant cannot be compelled to testify in his/her own trial. 2. Certain categories of individuals generally cannot be compelled to testify in criminal cases. 3. Once evidence has been objected to, it cannot be admitted. 4. If a jury votes to acquit a defendant and the judge believes they should have convicted the defendant, the judge has the authority to have the jury foreman explain their decision. 5. Once the jury begins to deliberate, there can be no more contact between the jury and the attorneys.
Which of the following statements is true about correctional officers?
A. They represent a minor percentage of staff members in prisons. B. They exist in isolation from the prison bureaucracy. C. They have clear and specific guidelines on how to exercise their discretion. D. They have considerable discretion in discharging their duties within the constraints of rules, regulations, and policies.
In 2003, nearly all police departments had pursuit policies, and ____________________ percent of local police agencies had restrictive pursuit policies
a. 12 b. 16 c. 37 d. 61