What is the penalty for violating a defendant’s right to a speedy trial?

A. The case is dismissed.
B. The prosecutor is held in contempt of court.
C. The charges are automatically reduced.
D. A plea bargain is automatically issued.


A. The case is dismissed.

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A. judicial reviews B. the prohibition of double jeopardy C. statutes of limitations D. the Fifth Amendment

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which program was created in 1996 by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado Boulder using several small grants?

A. Blueprints B. blue ark C. fingerprints D. all stars

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The constable-watch system was England's earliest form of group protection.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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