Which of the following is true of criminal law?

a) Criminal cases are initiated by a prosecutor who is employed by the state
b) Criminal cases are decided on a preponderance of the evidence.
c) Contract disputes are among the more frequently heard criminal cases.
d) Victims in a criminal case are represented by attorneys they personally hire.


Answer: a) Criminal cases are initiated by a prosecutor who is employed by the state

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A) Bond Issue or other long-term borrowing B) Budgeting a small amount each year until enough is saved for the purchase C) both A and B D) neither A nor B

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Which of the following is a form of shock incarceration?

A. A halfway house B. A boot camp C. A work ethic camp D. A restitution center

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The state of Texas has ______ different immigration detention facilities.

a. 5 b. 6 c. 49 d. 11

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