In surveys from the 1980s to the present, judges, police chiefs, prosecutors, and defense lawyers estimate that about 5 percent of all convictions are of innocent people

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


FALSE

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Describe the historical development of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and list the crimes on which it reports

How is the ongoing implementation of the National Incident-Based Reporting System changing the UCR program? How will data reported under the new UCR/NIBRS differ from the crime statistics reported under the traditional UCR program?

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The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the ________ of a violent crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A defendant’s inability to continue with daily life and a denial of the constitutional right to a speedy trial are potential consequences of ______.

a. court backlogs b. excessive use of force c. truth in sentencing laws d. plea bargaining

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Central nervous system stimulants include amphetamines, barbiturates, and cocaine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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