A major step toward making jury lists more representative was taken with the enactment of what act?

What will be an ideal response?


The Jury Selection and Service Act

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At which of the following points in the trial can a prosecutor appeal a decision made by the judge?

A. during the presentation of evidence B. immediately following the reading of the verdict C. immediately following sentencing D. never

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.The justification for the creation of the costly supermax prison is clear. They were constructed to house “the worst of the worst”. 2.Recruits unable to adapt to prison values and compete the process of socialization were subject to ostracism. 3.Expert power may be undermined by the unwillingness of prisoners to acknowledge the competence of prison officers. 4.The most common occasion for unprovoked violence in prison was out in the recreation yard during movements. 5.The task of the state is to protect institutions.

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After tool mark comparisons are scientifically analyzed, the expert tool mark witness prepares a ____________________________________________ to present to a jury

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Protective sweeps or safety checks may be conducted during a valid arrest on the basis of _____

a. probable cause b. reasonable suspicion c. clear and convincing evidence d. subjective suspicion

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