Judges can decide to appoint a person to probation as part of their sentencing process. Identify the various considerations the judge will make as a part of this process
What will be an ideal response?
Prison sentence would be inappropriate, public is not at a serious risk if offender is released to community, offender would not benefit from prison rehab/vocational programs, offender is self-supporting, should not be confined due to mental illness, and offender will not commit other crimes.
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a. To visualize indentations b. To visualize alterations on a document c. To differentiate inks d. To determine the chemical makeup of inks
Approximately what percentage of cases heard in the United States are handled by state court judges?
A. 66% B. 78% C. 50% D. 97%
Milton was found not competent to stand trial. He was admitted to a psychiatric facility where, after many months, it was determined he was unlikely to regain competency. According to the Supreme Court ruling of Jackson v. Indiana, what will happen to Milton?
a. He will remain in the psychiatric facility. b. Either he will be freed or civil commitment procedures will begin. c. He will be tried for the crime of which he was accused. d. He will be found "guilty, but mentally ill" and placed in a psychiatric hospital.
Laws that encourage people to come to the aid of another are referred to as
a. Good Friend laws b. Good Samaritan laws c. Friendly Neighbor laws d. Helping Hands laws