Author Question: Some studies find that defendants accused of killing _____victims are more likely to be indicted for ... (Read 28 times)

kshipps · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Some studies find that defendants accused of killing _____victims are more likely to be indicted for first-degree murder than those accused of killing members of other races. These defendants are also more likely to receive the death penalty.

a. White
b. Latino
c. African-American
d. Asian

Question 2

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding criminal defense?

a. Criminal defendants who are poor are much more able than wealthy defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators
b. Criminal defendants who are African-American are much more able than white defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators
c. Criminal defendants who are women are much more able than male defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators
d. Criminal defendants who are wealthy are much more able than poor defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators