Author Question: There has been a transfer of power in the courts that has undercut the formal court process with a ... (Read 28 times)

bcretired · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

There has been a transfer of power in the courts that has undercut the formal court process with a more informal system shaped by backroom deals and agreements.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

After a review of all the sentences imposed during the prior year, Governor Smith is concerned that judges are too influenced by nonlegal factors in determining the appropriate sentence. Which of the following would NOT be considered a nonlegal factor?

a. age
b. gender
c. social class
d. severity of the offense