What criteria are used to determine when the right to a speedy trial has been violated?
What will be an ideal response?
The Supreme Court announced a four-element test to determine when the right to a speedy trial is violated: (1) length of delay, (2) the reason for the delay, (3) the defendant's assertion of his right, and (4) prejudice to the defendant.
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Intervention programs with probationers and parolees attempt to:
A) provide individualized treatments for clients. B) protect communities. C) heighten offender accountability. D) All of the above
According to the text, individuals that have been convicted of a felony ______.
A. are able to work in probation and parole if they have not been arrested in the last 5 years B. are able to work in probation and parole if they have not been arrested in the last 10 years C. are not able to work in probation and parole D. may work in probation and parole in some jurisdictions, depending on the crime
George took an antique saddle from Sallie's home, but left Sallie cash that covered the value of the saddle. Since he did not intend to deprive Sallie of the value of the saddle George is not guilty of a crime
a. True b. False
Brinkley’s attorney will claim that, at the time of committing his crimes, the defendant, as a result of serious mental disease or defect, did not understand the nature and quality of his actions or could not tell right from wrong. This attorney is
relying upon the: Michael Brinkley, a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, believes that aliens have instructed him to kill the president. He begins by sending letters threatening the president. He also purchases a gun from a nearby pawn shop (one that fails to conduct an appropriate background check). Brinkley then flies to Washington, D.C. Luckily, at Dulles Airport, he picks up the wrong piece of luggage at baggage claim. He shows up at the White House, opens this incorrect bag which happened to looked like his, and is upset when he doesn’t see his gun. He instead grabs a nearby rock and throws it at the White House, screaming “Die.” Nearby law enforcement agents arrest him and he is charged with several counts related to making threats against the President of the United States. a. M’Naghten Rule b. ALI insanity standard, or Freeman Rule c. Durham Test d. Blockburger Test