CASE 5.1
Sixteen times Willie Barker's murder case was set for trial, and 16 times it was continued. At first the defense readily agreed, gambling that Barker's codefendant would be found not guilty. Thus, some of the continuances were caused by the six separate trials before the codefendant was finally convicted. Other continuances were granted because of the illness of the police investigator. It was not until five years after arrest that Barker was convicted of murder
Which right did Barker's lawyer argue was violated?
A. Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial
B. Seventh Amendment right to a speedy trial
C. Eighth Amendment right to a speedy trial
D. Fourth Amendment right to a speedy trial
Answer: A
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A. ensure more informal processing of delinquency cases. B. serve as an intermediate response that is less restrictive than standard probation. C. ensure regular contact between probationers and probation officers. D. serve as an intermediate response that is more restrictive than incarceration.
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A) trial courts. B) misdemeanor courts. C) trial courts of general jurisdiction. D) Supreme Courts. E) trial courts of limited jurisdiction.
Which of the following techniques would one use to argue that his or her behavior was a mistake or an accident?
a. the condemnation of the condemners b. denial of responsibility c. denial of victim d. the appeal to higher loyalties