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Kthamas

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In what way does the district attorney (DA) exercise considerable power in the criminal justice process?
 
  a. Because DAs are appointed by the governor, their work in the criminal justice system can be an extension of the governor's policy on crime.
  b. The DA can postpone a criminal trial indefinitely at any time until the state can bring enough evidence to get a conviction.
  c. The DA decides which cases to take to a grand jury for an indictment and whether to seek the maximum penalty for an offense.
  d. Not only do DAs prosecute felonies, but they are also in charge of the state prisons within their districts.

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Convicting a defendant on a felony charge in Texas __________.
 
  a. requires a unanimous jury verdict
  b. requires the judge to agree with a jury's decision
  c. requires a preponderance of evidence of potential guilt
  d. is most often the responsibility of grand juries


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jazzlynnnnn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


Kthamas

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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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