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jayhills49

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The United States operates under the adversary system of law, characterized by which of the following important principles?
 
  a. Accusations of criminal conduct would not be raised against a defendant unless there was some certainty of guilt.
  b. That two parties approaching the facts from entirely different perspectives offers the best chance at uncovering the truth.
  c. Obtaining the truth is paramount regardless of the methods employed in uncovering it.
  d. That punishment should be swift and certain.

Question 2

The sentences Tracy and Stacy received are an example of _______.
 
  a. sentencing disparity
  b. good sentencing practices
  c. you do the crime, you do the time
  d. justice



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AISCAMPING

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

a




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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