In 1993 the Supreme Court held that forfeiture of property constitutes significant punishment and is therefore subject to constitutional limitations under the _____ Amendment
a. First
b. Second
c. Eighth
d. Tenth
Answer: C
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Describe the prosecutor's discretion in the manner in which the law can be enforced and adjudicated. How is their discretion an ethical issue?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Land sale frauds have been relatively uncommon because in the case of land, people can see exactly what they are getting. 2. Part of the recent huge home foreclosure crisis can be attributed to classic contrepreneurs. 3. Payday lenders operating online or from storefronts target people with modest incomes who need small loans to make it through till payday. 4. Because of the increasing use of cell phones, telemarketing scams no longer contribute to significant financial losses among consumers. 5. Wealthy people are in a much better position to protect themselves from fraud and, as a consequence, rarely become victims.
Murray appeared in court as a witness for his friend Maureen who was charged with driving while intoxicated. Murray testified that Maureen was not the driver of the vehicle when in fact he knew that she was. Despite Murray’s testimony, Maureen friend
was convicted. Given these facts, which of the following statements is true? a. Murray has committed perjury. b. Murray cannot be charged with perjury because his testimony was not material to the case. c. Murray cannot be charged with perjury because he was entitled to use immunity under the Federal Constitution. d. Murray cannot be charged with any offense because, despite his false testimony, his friend was found guilty.
Putting a person behind bars costs between 25 and 50 times as much a year as if they were on _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word