A plea bargain is an ad hoc exchange between a defendant who agrees to plead guilty to a criminal charge and a prosecutor who offers leniency in return
a. True
b. False
a
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Sociobiology uses the concept of ________ to explain human conflict such as warfare and homicide
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
____________________ occurs when a jury disregards evidence and convicts the defendant based on a factor that is either marginally relevant or is irrelevant to the case.
a. Punishing prejudice b. Bad logic prejudice c. Substantial interference d. Immateriality
Mexico is seen as being very forceful in its crackdown on the drug cartels but there is a broader story when it comes to police and military actions
a. True b. False
Which of the following is NOT a measure and/or standard developed in a 1990 document, and widely endorsed by the judicial community?
A) Access to justice B) Slow and steady progress of cases C) Public trust and confidence D) Equality, fairness, and integrity