The most straightforward and common offer from a prosecutor in securing a guilty plea is:
a. To reduce the charge against the defendant
b. To dismiss pending charges
c. A promise to recommend a particular sentence
d. A promise not to contest a point made by the defense
a
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A major factor bringing about professional police planning is:
A) local control of police agencies B) the demand for cost effective police services C) the success of present police management in guiding their agencies D) police management has proven its effectiveness
Horowitz states that, in regards to FST,
a. women are mostly motivated by the gender inequality in the world to become suicide bombers, so that they can draw attention to feminist causes. b. a host of factors related specifically to their gender are not motivators for women suicide bombers, but that they are motivated by the same things that motivate men c. Women suicide bombers are motivated by how easy it is for them to get away with it. d. the biggest motivator for women suicide bombers is that they are actually forced into it.
Most prosecutors consider several factors in making the decision to prosecute or "noll." Given the information in the preface, which of those factors might provide the best opportunity to the prosecutor not to noll?
a. a defendant who is willing to testify against other offenders b. uncooperative victim c. offense seriousness d. sufficient evidence for conviction