The _____________________basically observes that prosecutors are overwhelmingly Caucasian and that, when determining whether to seek the death penalty, they tend to do so disproportionately more often when the victim is also Caucasian than when they
are African American. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Prosecutorial Death Discretion Outcome
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Studies in England and the United States suggest that approximately 5% of all jury verdicts result in the conviction of innocent defendants
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The formal criminal justice process is supposed to be fair and unbiased. Critics argue that extralegal factors often influence the process. Which of the following is one of those extralegal factors critics argue influences the system?
A. Offender's race B. Offender's prior record C. Seriousness of offense D. Available evidence
The ideals of federalism can clearly be seen in the local, state, and federal levels of law enforcement.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The minimum age most states set for age of consent regarding statutory rape is ______; however, the legal definition and terminology for statutory rape varies between states.
a. 16 and 18 b. 15 and 17 c. 14 and 17 d. 14 and 18