In minor cases, the prosecutor often decides that a particular incident, or even a particular category of offenses, does not warrant the expenditure of resources by a criminal prosecution
a. True
b. False
a
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Each of the following are ways an officer may receive notification to appear in court to testify except:
A. receiving a subpoena through the subpoena control department of the station where the officer works. B. receiving a letter from the prosecutor requesting the officer testify. C. receiving a subpoena through direct service. D. receiving a call from the prosecutor requesting the officer testify.
In order to prove criminal liability, the prosecutor need not prove _____.
a. actus reus b. mens rea c. excuse d. concurrence
Currently, five general types of punishment are in use in the United States. Which of the following is NOT one of these punishments?
A. intermediate punishments B. transportation C. probation D. death
__________ release occurs after an inmate has served time equal to the total sentence minus good time, if any, or to a certain percentage of the total sentence as specified by law
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word