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The criminal lawyer's most important commodity in securing clients is his or her
reputation.
In the modern era, both the prosecution and the defense often try their cases in the press
before a jury is picked. For this reason, judges often impose a ____________________
on high-profile cases.
In juvenile delinquency cases, the child is charged with a violation of the criminal law
that is based on age.
Juveniles have a right to in nearly all states.
Judges are under pressure to move their docket.
The majority of states have passed legislation limiting inquiry into a rape victim's past
sexual conduct.
Because of the problems and frustrations that many experience in the handling of their
cases, victims and witnesses express little overall support for the court process.
Executions in the South clearly show major racial differences.
_______________________ is best defined as the lawful ability of an agent of
government to exercise choice in making a decision.
Prior to the Civil War, the U.S. Supreme Court was required to hear every case that was
appealed to it.
Unified court systems and specialized courts are two different types of court reform that
have emerged. Compare and contrast these two types of reform. In which direction have
contemporary court reformers gone?
Formal methods for removing unfit judges, such as recall elections and impeachment,
are widely used because they are expeditious and effective.
A man whose gas tank exploded without any warning and severely burned him filed a
complaint against the car manufacturer. Explain what the civil remedies are in the
examples above, including why civil remedies may be used to combat criminal acts.
________________________ involve acts that are illegal only for juveniles. Common
examples include running away from home and skipping school.
The courtroom work group member least likely to be present in the juvenile courtroom
is the _______________________.
Generally, when prosecutors adopt open discovery policies, pleas of guilty are entered
more quickly.
The concept of assembly-line justice stresses the high volume of cases in courthouses
and the emphasis on moving the docket.
Because criminal laws are so broad and general they must be ____________________
enforced.
