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What is an Alford plea? Explain what it is, whether or not it is constitutional, and why
this type of plea has its critics.
In _____ elections, the candidate's political party is listed on the ballot.
Why are most criminal cases affirmed by appellate courts?
A victim's preference for a trial is among the most important factors that a prosecutor
considers when deciding whether to offer a defendant a plea bargain.
Laws that grant exclusive jurisdiction over certain crimes to adult court are called
waivers.
The criminal lawyer's most important commodity in securing clients is his or her
reputation.
The _____ of a crime provide the technical definition of a crime.
When victims cooperate with the prosecution, the odds that a case will be prosecuted
increase dramatically.
Most jurisdiction have made recent legislative changes making civil protections orders
difficult for victims to obtain.
Juvenile courts emphasize _____ the child.
The Fourth Amendment does not prohibit the _____ search and seizure of abandoned
property.
Appellate courts are considered finders of fact.
The Fourth Amendment prohibits the warrantless search and seizure of abandoned
property.
Compare and contrast "law on the books" and "law in action" approaches to bail setting.
What effects does the bail system have on criminal defendants and their cases?
Researchers estimate that over 70 percent of all serious offenses are committed by
roughly seven percent of offenders.
