Law and Politics

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Indictments are issued by a. police officers. b. magistrates. c. grand juries. d. prosecutors. ... Started by nautica902	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ksanderson1296
The requirement that the government use fair, reasonable, and standard procedures whenever it takes ... Started by maychende	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cswans24
Recognizing that many citizens are not aware of their constitutional rights when being interrogated ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bigsis44
As soon as possible after arrest, a suspect appears before a justice of the peace or other ... Started by cool	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ashley I
It is an accepted legal principal that a person should never be held in custody except for legal ... Started by rayancarla1	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by pocatato
The security deposit required for the release of a suspect awaiting trial is called a. a Sixth ... Started by danielfitts88	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by izzat
If a criminal suspect is released from pretrial detention simply based on their promise to appear, ... Started by Jipu 123	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ksh22
Felony cases are most often sent to grand juries to weigh the prosecution's evidence and determine ... Started by james	3 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by abctaiwan
A person who has been indicted on a felony charge in Texas has the right to a pretrial hearing ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 32 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by parshano
If the news media have publicized a case to the point that it becomes impossible to select an ... Started by robinn137	1 Replies 29 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Shshxj
A deal between the prosecutor and the person accused of a crime in which the accused agrees to plead ... Started by krzymel	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bassamabas
As a result of a plea bargain, a defendant may receive all but which of the following? a. ... Started by swpotter12	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bubulittle310@msn.cn
The process of choosing a jury is known as a. Habeas corpus. b. compulsory process. c. voir ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 29 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aburgess
A criminal defendant has the right to waive the right to trial by jury. If this right is waived, the ... Started by kaid0807	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by pangili4
Procedural guarantees in Texas courts ensure that defendants and prosecutors have an equal ... Started by joblessjake	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by joewallace
In Texas jury trials, after all the evidence has been presented, the judge instructs the jury by ... Started by rosent76	3 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by swimkari
After a guilty verdict in a trial, the judge may prescribe the sentence, unless the defendant ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by britb2u
At the conclusion of a trial, depending on the circumstances either the prosecution or the defense ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by uniquea123
Different legal procedures apply to juveniles compared to adults. In the juvenile system, a majority ... Started by dakota nelson	1 Replies 24 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by EAN94
Texas jails and penitentiaries are intended to serve several functions. Which of the following is ... Started by sarasara	1 Replies 24 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by firehawk60
Incarceration in Texas is intended to serve several purposes. Which of the following results has ... Started by kellyjaisingh	1 Replies 18 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ksh22
A convicted felon may be sentenced to serve a sentence in numerous ways. If the felon is allowed to ... Started by iveyjurea	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Eunice618
The idea that elimination of antisocial attitudes can most effectively be accomplished when the ... Started by jlmhmf	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Carissamariew
The get tough attitude resulting from Texas's conservative political culture has contributed to a ... Started by Pea0909berry	3 Replies 39 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Loise Hard
Persons who are subject to confinement after having been convicted of misdemeanors will typically ... Started by abern	1 Replies 27 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tjayeee