In what decision did the Supreme Court rule that a defendant in a nonfelony case is guaranteed the right to legal counsel, paid by the state if necessary, only in cases that actually lead to imprisonment, not in all cases in which imprisonment is a potential penalty?
a. Faretta v. California c. Scott v. Illinois
b. Strickland v. Washington d. Gideon v. Wainwright
C
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Joe opens a new restaurant. He decides that all his counter help will be young, attractive white women. Does his refusal to hire a young overweight person constitute a hate crime?
What will be an ideal response?
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.
A measure of crime obtained by asking people about their experiences as victims is
a. a victim survey b. a testimonial c. an affidavit d. a self-report survey
What statement is true about dropping out?
a. Most dropouts left because while they liked school, they could not afford associated educational expenses. b. Poverty and family dysfunction increase the chances of dropping for minority students only. c. African American children receive more disciplinary infractions than children from other racial categories, despite the fact that their behavior is quite similar. d. Kids who miss more than 10% of instructional time are at risk for dropping out.