Which is the primary purpose of the presentence investigation report?
a. Provides the court with past history of the defendant
b. Provides the court with prior convictions of the defendant
c. Provides the court with drug and alcohol issues of the defendant
d. Provides the court with the necessary information from which a sentencing decision can be derived
d. Provides the court with the necessary information from which a sentencing decision can be derived
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Gina notices that Alfred is intentionally damaging her sacred religious monument. In the heat of rage, Gina fatally stabs Alfred. In this scenario, Gina is likely to be convicted for _________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Alibi is not an affirmative defense. Thus, although the defendant bears the burden of production when offering an alibi defense, the defendant does not bear the burden of persuasion to prove he or she was elsewhere and, therefore, could not have committed the crime.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Some interrogation tactics may result in innocent suspects believing they committed a crime
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
There is no constitutional right for the defendant to be_________________ during the plea bargaining process
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word