When a witness commits a contemptuous act in the courtroom, what action may a judge take?

What will be an ideal response?


The judge may punish the witness summarily without a hearing or other proceedings.

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Which operation or project had teams of probation and police officers conducting home visits to juveniles newly placed on probation?

A. Project Exile B. Project Safe Neighborhoods C. Operation Nightlight D. Operation Ceasefire

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Which theory suggests that youth not connected to conventional institutions will be free to engage in criminal behavior?

a. Social Bonding Theory b. Social Learning Theory c. A General Theory of Crime d. Interactional Theory

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Which of the following is not an example of the use of judgmental sampling?

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Compare and contrast law on the books and law in action approaches to bail setting. What effects does the bail system have on criminal defendants and their cases?

What will be an ideal response?

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