How does the increased caseload stemming from anti-drug laws affect the judicial process in regards to the prosecutorial and judicial decision making process?

What will be an ideal response?


The authors address several questions that arise for judges and prosecutors who must juggle the different options in pursuing their cases against offenders. Responses should include references to the dilemmas listed on these pages.

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Which racial/ethnic group is most largely overrepresented in the juvenile justice system?

a. African Americans b. Caucasian Americans c. Latino Americans d. American Indians

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According to the authors of the textbook, illegal bribes often are disguised as political or charitable contributions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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__________ has dramatically changed the role of management and has influenced everything from job and shift assignments to occupational safety

a. Fear of litigation b. Evolving organizational theory c. Unionization d. all of these

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What is the relationship that exists when two inmates become jealous and fight over another inmate?

a. collective violence b. prisonization c. sexual triangle d. conjugal visiting

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