Explain how the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial has been interpreted.
What will be an ideal response?
Examples may include that, at the federal level, the Federal Speedy Trial Act passed in 1974 requires that those charged with a crime be indicted within 30 days of arrest and that trial occur within 70 days after the indictment. Some states have followed this model, while in other states, a trial must occur within 6 months if the defendant is in jail and 12 months if the accused has been released on bail.
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Why is the association between IQ/intelligence and crime so controversial?
What will be an ideal response?
While pornography refers to something that is obscene, lewdness freer sot behavior that is obscene
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Bentham and Mill associated pleasure with ______.
a. work ethic b. morality c. happiness d. cost
Briefly explain the importance of accurately measuring crime on an individual and policy level. Include the problems that can arise with inaccurate crime measures.
What will be an ideal response?