In March 2007, the American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI) held a symposium
consisting of prosecution, law enforcement, government, public health, and academic
experts from 12 states. Which of the following is not one of their main concerns?
a. officers’ use of force.
b. operations and training requirements.
c. increased investigation burdens.
d. increased homicides.
Killing done by someone “not of sound memory and discretion” is known as
a. felony murder.
b. depraved heart murder.
c. voluntary manslaughter.
d. excusable homicide.
Steve fired a gun into a Mexican family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later
arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced
him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable
doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.
The increase in sentence by two years based on facts not determined beyond a
reasonable doubt violates what Amendment to the Constitution?
a. the Fourth Amendment.
b. the Fifth Amendment.
c. the Sixth Amendment.
d. the Eighth Amendment.
Participants before and during the commission of crimes are
a. guilty of the crime itself.
b. not guilty of the crime itself.
c. less guilty of the crime itself.
d. more guilty of the crime itself.
Who did legal reformers believe should make laws?
a. judges.
b. presidents.
c. legislatures.
d. sheriffs.
Georgia took her child to the emergency room with injuries on her legs and back. When
doctors asked her how the child received the injuries, Georgia broke down weeping and
said she beat her daughter two days ago but had just gotten her period.
In using the previous defense, how many obstacles might Georgia face?
a. two.
b. three.
c. four.
d. five.
Of the following, which defendant may be required to be in court for a trial?
a. misdemeanor
b. gross misdemeanor
c. violation
d. felony