Which statement is true about the legal rights of victims?
A. Most victims who exercise their right to allocution are successful at increasing the defendant’s prison sentence.
B. Victims in all 50 states have the right to be represented by an attorney during all stages of the criminal process.
C. Most victims are unaware of their legal rights.
D. Victims in all 50 states receive notifications at all stages of the criminal justice process.
C. Most victims are unaware of their legal rights.
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A) Parolees B) Civil Addicts C) Felons D) Juveniles E) All of the above
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A. hard B. club C. domestic D. synthetic
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A. Eighth Amendment B. Tenth Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Sixth Amendment
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word