Define preventive detention and indicate why a judge might choose preventive detention for a suspect.
What will be an ideal response?
Preventive detention (an alternative to bail) holds a suspect in custody while awaiting trial. A judge usually chooses preventive detention due to fears that the suspect will flee or will commit a crime if released before trial.
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A. File a cross-complaint. B. File a motion to dismiss. C. File a restraining order. D. File a pendente lite motion.
Which of the following amendments guarantees individuals to be secure in "persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures?"
a. First Amendment b. Second Amendment c. Fourth Amendment d. Fifth Amendment
When the offender is inhibited from repeating criminal behavior by the unpleasant experience of being punished for the original misdeed, this is known as general deterrence
a. TRUE b. FALSE
Who is resoinsible for responding to an oil spill in the event that one occurs?
What will be an ideal response?