The standard of proof in a criminal case is ____________
a. clear and convincing evidence
b. preponderance of the evidence
c. beyond a reasonable doubt
d. presumption of validity of the jury's verdict
C
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A) They weren?t paid, but worked on a volunteer basis. B) They were paid a quarterly salary by the king. C) They were paid a set amount by the king from collected taxes. D) They were allowed to appropriate money collected for the king.
Where a prosecuting attorney has removed some prospective jurors based on race or gender
A) a legal wrong will occur only if a member of the defendant's race and gender has been improperly removed from jury service. B) no harm has been constitutionally done because other jurors, regardless of race or gender, will be able to render a fair verdict. C) the trial judge may remedy the evil by allowing the defense attorney to remove an equal number of prospective jurors using race or gender as legal standard. D) the rights to equal protection of the law of the prospective jurors have been violated by the government. E) the judge should dismiss the case as punishment to the prosecution so that it cannot be brought back a second time.
Under Miranda, a lawyer will be offered to a suspect if the suspect is indigent and therefore cannot afford one
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most serious and disturbing problem with drug treatment programs is
a. high rates of relapse b. clients who complete them are just as likely to use drugs c. they are expensive to implement d. determining how lengthy they should be