Discuss the typical defendant educational level.
What will be an ideal response?
A majority of the defendants tend not to be well educated. Nearly half of the defendants prosecuted in federal courts did not graduate from high school. Moreover, 20% attended college, with only 5.4% earning a college degree. Not surprisingly, as discussed in Chapter 6, the overwhelming majority of defendants are indigent and are represented by publicly financed attorneys (Wolf Harlow, 2000; DeFrances & Litras, 2000).
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
The federal government has adopted a criminal justice/law enforcement to the problem of terrorism.
Those areas where rioters may potentially come together, consolidate, and strengthen their action are called what by the police?
a. Riot spots b. Hot spots c. Flash points d. Consolidation points
Basic objectives in both interviews and interrogations for law enforcement purposes include the following EXCEPT ________.
A. distinguish fact from falsehood B. assist the victim and the recovery, if appropriate, of the victim's property C. make the department look good D. secure accurate information
Which court case concluded that supermax prisons were not appropriate for inmates who suffered from serious mental illnesses?
A. Madrid v. Gomez B. Jones-El v. Berge C. Gideon v. Wainwright D. Griffin v. Illinois