In a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court held that prisoners had the right to_________________ under the U.S. Constitution and that their arguments could be heard in the federal courts
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habeas corpus
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_____ provide/s for fixed sentences based on balancing the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history of the offender
a. Sentencing guidelines c. Mandatory minimum sentencing b. Indeterminate sentencing d. Mandatory maximum sentencing
The fifth step, ______________, is the last step in the instructional process and consists of an evaluation of the learner's progress
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Which of the following statements about appeals is true?
A. No new evidence or testimony can be presented at an appeal. B. In most states, appeals are automatic. C. At an appeal, the presumption of innocence remains. D. If an appeals court finds an error, it must reverse the conviction.
The _____________ is empowered to negotiate a guilty plea with the defendant, thereby ending the formal trial process. This is termed "plea bargaining."
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