The power of a court to hear and decide cases in a specific geographical area or to deal with a specific subject is called:
a. jurisdiction
b. judicial review.
c. appellate authority.
d. stare decisis.
a
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A) cannot be reported because of the PO-client confidentiality privilege. B) cannot be prosecuted because of the failure of officials to Mirandize these clients. C) are barred from any subsequent prosecution under any circumstance. D) may be reported to police.
The US Parole Commission does not require that victims are informed of the charges against the alleged inmate related to their participation at the revocation hearing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true of the conflict model of criminal justice?
A. It suggests that public attitudes toward morality are constant and different groups of citizens have similar opinions on controversial issues. B. It considers that criminal law serves all sections of society equally. C. It assumes that the most politically powerful segments of society are able to impose their values on the rest of the community. D. It argues that the public has the most influence on criminal laws.
The ______ officially defined child abuse and neglect.
A. Justice for All Act B. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act C. Parens Patriae Act D. Child Victims of Crime Act