Author Question: Which statement about preliminary hearings is not correct? A) Unlike the grand jury hearing, a ... (Read 86 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

Which statement about preliminary hearings is not correct?

A) Unlike the grand jury hearing, a preliminary hearing is open to the public unless the defendant requests otherwise.
B) The preliminary hearing serves as an independent investigating body.
C) The preliminary hearing is conducted before a magistrate.
D) Preliminary hearings are used in about half the states as an alternative to the grand jury.
E) Present at the preliminary hearing are the prosecuting attorney, the defendant, and the defendant's counsel.

Question 2

________ provide(s) information on the personal characteristics of offenders, such as their attitudes, values, beliefs, and psychological profiles.

A) NIBRS
B) UCR
C) Self-report studies
D) Victimization surveys
E) Criminal reports