"Three strikes" laws are examples of _____________ sentencing

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: mandatory

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The Corrections stage begins once a defendant has been convicted, but before sentencing

a. True b. False

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It is generally stated that at common law a person had a right to resist an _________ arrest

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The majority opinion in Illinois v. Gates (1983)

A. Stated that probable cause is a practical, non-technical conception B. Upheld the two-prong test C. Stated that the informant's basis of knowledge is unimportant D. Found anonymous informants to be especially untrustworthy

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Imagine that you are a judge speaking to a class at Harvard Law School. The students, just beginning their first year, are under the impression that the judge is the principal decision maker in courts. You know, however, that they are not. How would you explain your role and others' roles in the court? You are a particularly active leader in the courtroom work group, but you know other judges have a laissez-faire attitude. Why do you feel that your approach serves the whole courtroom work group better? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

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