A defendant confined to prison may seek additional review of his or her conviction or sentence by applying for a ____________ or seeking another form of postconviction relief

Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.


ANS: writ of habeas corpus

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg, adolescents are likely to reason at the _______ level.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A report that contains background information on a juvenile, a description of the circumstances surrounding the juvenile's delinquent acts, as well as a disposition recommendation from the probation officer is called a(n) ________.

A. determination report B. final report C. parole report D. incarceration report E. predisposition report

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As a group, _________ move freely in sparsely populated areas and transport goods such as spirits, gems, and gold

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The amount or conditions set by the court to ensure that an individual accused of a crime will appear for further criminal proceedings is called:

a. property bond b. release on recognizance c. bail d. preventative detention

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