A change of venue, sequestration of the jury, continuances, "gag rules" and controls on the media are all mechanisms which, under certain circumstances, judges may use to
a. assure that a defendant has effective assistance of counsel.
b. protect the First Amendment rights of the public and media.
c. control prejudicial publicity.
d. assure a speedy trial.
c
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a. True b. False
Competency pertains, among other things, to a witness's ability to remember events
a. True b. False
A(n) ____ is a restraining or protective order issued by the court that prohibits the offender from having any contact with the victim
a. injunction b. writ of habeas corpus c. complaint d. writ of abuse
The concept of "grace" refers to the agreement between the government and the prisoner to abide by certain conditions of release.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)