Criminal procedures must meet a basic standard of ______________________________, according to the U.S. Supreme Court
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
fundamental fairness
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Which of the following has not been advanced as a criticism of RICO?
a. Its broad and sweeping language grants the state too much discretionary leeway b. It was never intended for use in prosecuting businessmen as “racketeers” c. Its forfeiture provisions are draconian and punitive and out of proportion to the offenses d. It places defense attorneys at a great advantage relative to prosecutors, due to weak enforcement provisions
How commonplace is bullying in U.S. schools?
What will be an ideal response?
________ refers to the ability of criminal justice personnel to choose from an array of options or outcomes.
A. Due process B. Discretion C. System viability D. Bias
In this case, the Court stated that as part of the bail determination judges should consider "the nature and circumstances of the offense charged, the weight of the evidence against (the accused), the financial ability of the defendant to give bail and the character of the defendant."
A) United States v. Salerno B) Gerstein v. Pugh C) Stack v. Boyle D) Mapp v. Ohio