Which of the following would be a preferable course of action for a new judge?

A. slowly make changes to the operation of the courtroom workgroup
B. make decisions and rulings based on their knowledge and experience
C. accept help and mentoring from more experienced court staff and other judges
D. immediately make changes to the operation of the courtroom workgroup


C. accept help and mentoring from more experienced court staff and other judges

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________ was added to the list of Part I crimes in 1979

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

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Suspects who provide incriminating information as the result of an interrogation are ______.

a. more likely to be charged by prosecutors b. less likely to have their cases dismissed c. more likely to be convicted d. all of these

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Most unexpected events at a trial work to the detriment of which member of the courtroom work group?

a. The defense attorney b. The prosecutor c. the judge d. none of these members of the courtroom work group

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According to the conflict perspective, the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on

a. the accumulation of wealth. b. the exercise of political power. c. socially significant differences. d. individual personal characteristics.

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