It dealt with Release on Recognizance (ROR) and whether defendants that had been released on bail with ROR would be less likely to show up to court
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The right to an attorney is guaranteed by which Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment
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This is when a prosecutor or defense attorney can dismiss a potential juror without specifying why
Peremptory challenge
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T/F: The number of death penalty executions has been increasing over time.
False
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T/F: The government and individual states must allow for automatic DNA testing in the case of a capital appeal.
False
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Imagine that a murder took place at IUE. If the defense requested to have the trial in nearby Henry County to avoid the shock of having a trial in Richmond, this would be what?
A change of venue
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T/F: When all of the justices on the U.S. Court of Appeals or the U.S. Supreme Court sit together to hear a case, this is referred to as hearing a case en rule.
False
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T/F: All states have both an intermediate court of appeals as well as a court of last resort.
True
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The exchange of evidence between prosecutor and defense attorney prior to trial, with the goal of promoting a fair trial is known as:
Discovery
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T/F: Eyewitness testimony is the most reliable testimony.
False
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What does the dual court system mean?
We have a distinct federal and a distinct state court system.
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T/F Courts higher in the judicial hierarchy perform the bulk of adjudications.
False
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What percentage of offenders meet the standards of indigency?