Do you believe the courts go too far in letting a detained criminal defendant dress and present themselves in ways that could influence the jury in their favor, or should they be required to go through a trial in their jail uniform?
Is there a downside to this?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answer will vary, however it should include a short discussion of how a jail uniform could "prejudice" the jury.
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A. Risk Assessment B. Demographic Information C. Conviction Offenses D. Sentences Imposed E. All of the Above are core dimensions
The authors of the Indicators of School Crime and Safety report, 2004 found that there were 32 school-associated violent deaths in the US between July 1999 and June 2000
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One reason to penalize inchoate crimes is that inchoate crimes:
A. serve as a warning to juveniles contemplating the commission of more serious crimes. B. generate money for cities and counties. C. serve to lock up “would be” drug lords. D. are preventive.
Which of the following states does not permit the use of deadly force in public only when the shooter is in a vehicle?
a. Montana b. North Dakota c. California d. Ohio