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)

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Is elder abuse more or less serious than child abuse? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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The defense always has the burden of production in raising an affirmative defense

a. True b. False

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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.

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