Author Question: Raymond, a Texan lawmaker, claims that prosecutors only have one chance to successfully convict a ... (Read 21 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Raymond, a Texan lawmaker, claims that prosecutors only have one chance to successfully convict a criminal for a specific crime. Which of the following statements supports his claim?

a. Texas government reports indicate that the budget for public attorneys is usually very low.
b. The double jeopardy rule does not allow the government to prosecute an individual more than once for the same charge.
c. In recent years, most Texas politicians have spoken in favor of tougher criminal laws in Texas.
d. A study shows that 75 percent of juries in Texas mutually agree on a verdict to avoid a hung jury.

Question 2

Which statement holds true for an accused person if a jury does not reach a unanimous decision in his court case?

a. No civil charges can be filed against the convict for damages.
b. The individual cannot be charged for the same crime again.
c. The judge can declare a mistrial and the accused can receive a second trial with a new jury.
d. The option of a plea bargain is still open to the accused.