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Researchers estimate that more than half of all major crimes are never reported to the
police.
The "law in action" related to discovery is that prosecutors reveal information about
their case to the defense in order to obtain a ____________________.
The ________________ has supervisory authority over the entire federal judicial
system.
The Supreme Court has ruled that indigent defendants are entitled to court-appointed
counsel if facing only a suspended jail term for a minor charge.
State efforts to make non-homicide cases death eligible have been by the Supreme
Court.
Juveniles accused of offenses, or who have a history of repeated offenses, may be tried
as adults.
The state attorney general usually exercises little control over district attorneys, or any
prosecutors at the county level, because of their limited authority over criminal matters.
In ____________________ prosecution, separate prosecutors are assigned to specific
court functions, such as initial appearance, charging, grand jury, trial, or appeal.
Captured terrorists have recently been declared enemy____________ instead of
prisoners of war.
Discuss the need to balance judicial independence and judicial accountability. Be sure
to provide examples.
Supporters of the exclusionary rule argue that the rule is the only effective deterrent
against police misconduct.
The ____________________ counsel system is used in over half of all U.S. counties,
but serves less than one third of the nation's population.
The U.S. Constitution states that "no more than fifteen, nor less than seven justices shall
be approved by Congress to serve on the Supreme Court."
Researchers estimate that over 70 percent of all serious offenses are committed by
roughly seven percent of offenders, a group commonly referred to as
_____________________.
The majority of searches are conducted without a warrant.
