Detention of an accused person in jail in order to protect the community from crimes the accused is considered likely to commit if set free pending trial is known as:

What will be an ideal response?


preventive detention

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A. can be a good, positive force B. is always a terrible thing C. is usually a terrible thing D. is frequently a terrible thing

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Drug crimes typically require full board review for parole decisions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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One of the earliest American makeshift prisons known as Newgate prison in Simsbury, Connecticut started as a:

A. well B. cave C. dungeon D. mine

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The burden of proving the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is called the burden of:

a. production b. persuasion c. proof d. influence

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