Explain the three systems that states use to deliver legal services to indigent criminal defendants, and the pros and cons of each

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should include a discussion of assigned counsel, public-defenders, and contractual arrangements. Answers should also include a discussion of the advantages and problems of each system.

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The dilemma of policing in a democratic society' refers to the fragmented and centralized organization of policing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Z scores for the unit normal distribution:

a. are tabled for easy interpretation. b. may be compared. c. identify amounts of curve area cut off between the mean to the Z score. d. All of the above.

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Generally, the proper venue is the county where one of the spouses resides. If they both live in the same county, there is no problem. But if the spouses live in separate counties, what will happen?

A. The parties will have to let the court decide. B. The spouse who gets to the courthouse first determines the venue. C. The respondent spouse can order that the venue be changed. D. Any venue is ok. It's personal jurisdiction that really matters.

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

1. Conspiracy is a separate and distinct crime that does not necessarily have to merge into the “target offense.” 2. At common law, a husband and wife could not be found guilty of conspiring with one another. 3. Most American jurisdictions define the inchoate offenses by statute, but their development has been primarily through the courts. 4. To prevent a person from being punished simply based on intent, laws defining criminal attempt often require an overt act that constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of an offense.

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