The most important factor in the decision to take a case to trial is likely to be the
a. seriousness of the charge
b. previous record of the defendant.
c. quality of the defense attorney.
d. ideology of the judge.
a
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Airlines receive a ________ to carry dangerous goods
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
________ asserts that all members of society have the capacity to commit crime, but most are restrained by social norms.
A. Labeling theory. B. Learning theory. C. Control theory. D. Normal theory. E. Political theory.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Mere possession of a switchblade knife with a blade longer than 2 inches is a felony (21510 PC). 2. The police must prove malicious intent or wrongful use of the instrument (weapon) when considering arresting for a prohibited weapon. 3. PC 29800 says certain ex-felons and narcotics addicts can’t possess any firearms. 4. It is not a crime to posses a dirk or dagger as long as it is not concealed on oneself.
In the case of __________, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down several provisions of the Communications Decency Act
a. Frye v. U.S. b. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c. Buck v. Bell d. Reno v. ACLU