Some Supreme Court justices have indicated that the use of victim impact statements violates the defendant's due process rights
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Every major ethnic and racial group offers a unique perspective on occupational subculture. What are some new emergent groups in this area?
What will be an ideal response?
Increased surveillance of citizens in society is an example of an ethical problem in ______.
a. the use of authority b. the relationship between personal and professional interests c. personal and professional commitments to clients d. criminal justice and public policy
The remedy for a flawed search is most frequently:
a. the admission of the evidence regardless of the flawed search. b. a new warrant to recollect the evidence. c. the suppression of the evidence. d. none of the above.
What criminal justice principle is influenced by Beccaria’s idea that people use logical cost-benefit analyses when deciding to commit or not commit crimes?
A. Laws should maintain the social contract. B. Punishment should be based on the pleasure/pain principle. C. Judges should not interpret the laws. D. All people should be treated equally.