Question 1

The chief legal officer of the state is the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chief legal officer of the state...

Question 2

Because most cases are decided by plea bargains, defense attorneys feel it is unimportant to maintain good relations with those in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a "prosecution complex"?

Accepted Answer

A) When an offender fears unfair treatment by the prosecutor 
B) When a judge sides with the prosecutor in a court decision 
C) When a defense attorney comes to believe he or she represents the state 
D) When prosecutors view themselves as an instrument of law enforcement 
A) When an offender fears unfair treatment by the prosecutor 
B) When a judge sides with the prosecutor in a court decision 
C) When a defense attorney comes to believe he or she represents the state 
D) When prosecutors view themselves as an instrument of law enforcement

Question 4

Assigned counsel are attorneys employed full time by the government to provide defense services to those offenders who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Scholars often view public defenders as generally better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the day-to-day reality of criminal defense work in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but student

Question 7

The __________ is the state's chief legal officer, usually responsible for both civil and criminal matters.

Accepted Answer

state atto

Question 8

_______ defendants cannot afford to hire a private attorney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ defendants cannot afford to hire a...

Question 9

Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ________...

Question 10

The prosecutor represents the accused or convicted offenders in their dealings with criminal justice officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In _________ the Supreme Court determined what requirements must be met if defendants are to receive effective counsel.

Accepted Answer

Strickland

Question 12

Some communities may prefer that prosecutors not pursue punishment for crimes such as prostitution or gambling .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A ________ is an attorney employed on a full-time, salaried basis by the government to represent indigents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is an attorney employed on...

Question 14

Because trials are so infrequent, defense attorneys' working lives tend to be quite different than the lives of attorneys as portrayed on television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The television image of defense attorneys as strong advocates for their clients is based on the ______ model.

Accepted Answer

A) crime control 
B) due process 
C) equal protection 
D) celebrity 
A) crime control 
B) due process 
C) equal protection 
D) celebrity

Question 16

Why might a prosecutor not seek to file charges on behalf of a prostitute who is raped?

Accepted Answer

A) She has a criminal record. 
B) The jury believes she played a role in her victimization. 
C) Prosecutors do not believe the victim is deserving of their attention. 
D) All of the above are reasons why a prosecutor may not seek to file charges on behalf of a prostitute who was raped . 
A) She has a criminal record. 
B) The jury believes she played a role in her victimization. 
C) Prosecutors do not believe the victim is deserving of their attention. 
D) All of the above are reasons why a prosecutor may not seek to file charges on behalf of a prostitute who was raped .

Question 17

A prosecutor who believes his or her main function is to give legal advice so arrests will stand up in court has taken on the role of _______ for the police.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A prosecutor who believes his or her...

Question 18

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine

Accepted Answer

A) whether to seek the death penalty. 
B) which charges to file against the offender. 
C) whether the evidence was collected in accordance with constitutional regulations. 
D) whether the police used excessive force in apprehending the offender. 
A) whether to seek the death penalty. 
B) which charges to file against the offender. 
C) whether the evidence was collected in accordance with constitutional regulations. 
D) whether the police used excessive force in apprehending the offender.

Question 19

Most cases are handled by criminal lawyers who must quickly process a large volume of cases for small fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In most states, no higher authority can second guess or change the decision of a prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The chief legal officer of the state is the _______.

Because most cases are decided by plea bargains, defense attorneys feel it is unimportant to maintain good relations with those in the criminal justice system.

What is a "prosecution complex"?

Assigned counsel are attorneys employed full time by the government to provide defense services to those offenders who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Scholars often view public defenders as generally better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Discuss the day-to-day reality of criminal defense work in the United States.

The __________ is the state's chief legal officer, usually responsible for both civil and criminal matters.

_______ defendants cannot afford to hire a private attorney.

Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

The prosecutor represents the accused or convicted offenders in their dealings with criminal justice officials.

In _________ the Supreme Court determined what requirements must be met if defendants are to receive effective counsel.

Some communities may prefer that prosecutors not pursue punishment for crimes such as prostitution or gambling .

A ________ is an attorney employed on a full-time, salaried basis by the government to represent indigents.

Because trials are so infrequent, defense attorneys' working lives tend to be quite different than the lives of attorneys as portrayed on television.

The television image of defense attorneys as strong advocates for their clients is based on the ______ model.

Why might a prosecutor not seek to file charges on behalf of a prostitute who is raped?

A prosecutor who believes his or her main function is to give legal advice so arrests will stand up in court has taken on the role of _______ for the police.

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine

Most cases are handled by criminal lawyers who must quickly process a large volume of cases for small fees.

In most states, no higher authority can second guess or change the decision of a prosecutor.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Courts and Pretrial Processes

Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections Probation and Interrmediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 10: Prosecution and Defense

The chief legal officer of the state is the _______.

Because most cases are decided by plea bargains, defense attorneys feel it is unimportant to maintain good relations with those in the criminal justice system.

What is a "prosecution complex"?

Assigned counsel are attorneys employed full time by the government to provide defense services to those offenders who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Scholars often view public defenders as generally better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Discuss the day-to-day reality of criminal defense work in the United States.

The __________ is the state's chief legal officer, usually responsible for both civil and criminal matters.

_______ defendants cannot afford to hire a private attorney.

Prosecutors wishing to maintain a high ________ rate will drop cases with weak evidence.

The prosecutor represents the accused or convicted offenders in their dealings with criminal justice officials.

In _________ the Supreme Court determined what requirements must be met if defendants are to receive effective counsel.

Some communities may prefer that prosecutors not pursue punishment for crimes such as prostitution or gambling .

A ________ is an attorney employed on a full-time, salaried basis by the government to represent indigents.

Because trials are so infrequent, defense attorneys' working lives tend to be quite different than the lives of attorneys as portrayed on television.

The television image of defense attorneys as strong advocates for their clients is based on the ______ model.

Why might a prosecutor not seek to file charges on behalf of a prostitute who is raped?

A prosecutor who believes his or her main function is to give legal advice so arrests will stand up in court has taken on the role of _______ for the police.

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine

Most cases are handled by criminal lawyers who must quickly process a large volume of cases for small fees.

In most states, no higher authority can second guess or change the decision of a prosecutor.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Courts and Pretrial Processes

Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections Probation and Interrmediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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