What occurs at a detention hearing?
A. The judge reviews the case and determines if the delinquent should be detained or released.
B. The judge decides the merits of the case and reaches a decision.
C. The judge receives dispositional recommendations.
D. The judge determines whether detention of the delinquent was constitutional.
A. The judge reviews the case and determines if the delinquent should be detained or released.
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a. State Council b. State Defense Council c. Supreme People’s Procuratorate d. Supreme People’s Court
Capital punishment is an example of an ethical problem in ______.
a. the use of authority b. the relationship between personal and professional interests c. personal and professional commitments to clients d. criminal justice and public policy
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Which statement below reflects proper courtroom testimony? A) "I told the defendant to stop." B) "I advised the defendant that he shouldn't come any closer. Then I drew weapon and moved to cover and told my backup officer to get his TASER out." C) "I believe I told the defendant to stop." D) "I asked the defendant to stop, but in a nice way."
The Supreme Court has allowed juries as small as ________ members.
A. 6 B. 12 C. 9 D. 3