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?
The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the ________ of a violent crime
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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
Central nervous system stimulants include amphetamines, barbiturates, and cocaine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false