What are the five defendant’s rights discussed in the textbook?
What will be an ideal response?
Right to a speedy trial, right to be present at trial, right to testify, right to compulsory process and to
present a defense, and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
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Although a state is unlikely to do it, a person may be punished for being homeless.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Is elder abuse more or less serious than child abuse? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
The defense always has the burden of production in raising an affirmative defense
a. True b. False
Which of the following statements regarding searches, seizures, and stops is TRUE?
a. Searches, seizures, and stops are the same thing. b. Officers must have proper justification for a search, but not a seizure or stop. c. Seizures involve taking someone or something into custody, but stops do not. d. Search and seizure protections apply to offenders, but not law-abiding citizens. e. Police officers do not have to be knowledgeable about search and seizure laws, but must be cognizant of Constitutional restrictions placed on stops.