Question 1

Most states use the contract counsel method of providing attorneys for those who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Public defenders

Accepted Answer

A) must work pro bono. 
B) typically have strong bonds with their clients. 
C) usually discourage their clients from entering plea bargains. 
D) are often overwhelmed with work. 
A) must work pro bono. 
B) typically have strong bonds with their clients. 
C) usually discourage their clients from entering plea bargains. 
D) are often overwhelmed with work.

Question 3

You're been newly appointed as an assistant district attorney to a major city on the west coast.You grew up on the eastern seaboard and don't know much about the people with whom you'll be working.It's important for you as a prosecutor to make connections.Describe what your priorities will be in that regard.

Accepted Answer

As a newly appointed assistant district

Question 4

Which is considered a distinct role of a prosecutor?

Accepted Answer

A) Trial counsel for the police 
B) House counsel for the police 
C) Representative of the court 
D) Servant of the truth 
A) Trial counsel for the police 
B) House counsel for the police 
C) Representative of the court 
D) Servant of the truth

Question 5

Information is made available by prosecutors to defense attorneys during the _______ process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information is made available by prosecutors to...

Question 6

Considering the high caseload and low pay,why would anyone become a public defender?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students may state tha

Question 7

System efficiency refers to the presence of sufficient legal elements to ensure successful prosecution of a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The series of events from the arrest of a suspect to the filing of a formal charge is called the _______ process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The series of events from the arrest...

Question 9

Each separate offense for which a person is charged is called a (n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each separate offense for which a person...

Question 10

The system efficiency model is based on

Accepted Answer

A) likelihood of conviction in a trial. 
B) speed. 
C) fairness. 
D) a series of accusations. 
A) likelihood of conviction in a trial. 
B) speed. 
C) fairness. 
D) a series of accusations.

Question 11

Scholars often view public defenders as better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which defense attorney would be paid by the government?

Accepted Answer

A) Public defender 
B) Assigned counsel 
C) Contract counsel 
D) Pro bono representation 
A) Public defender 
B) Assigned counsel 
C) Contract counsel 
D) Pro bono representation

Question 13

You are a district attorney who never takes a case to trial unless it is a "slam dunk." However,some of the cases you successfully prosecuted at the beginning of your career are being overturned through DNA evidence.What can you do to reestablish your reputation?

Accepted Answer

As a district attorney, it can be incred

Question 14

The trial sufficiency model depends on the likelihood of

Accepted Answer

A) prosecution. 
B) conviction. 
C) a trial. 
D) a plea bargain. 
A) prosecution. 
B) conviction. 
C) a trial. 
D) a plea bargain.

Question 15

What impact do budget cuts have for both prosecutors and public defenders? How does this affect your view of how justice operates?

Accepted Answer

Answers should note that reduced manpowe

Question 16

Most local prosecutors are elected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A private attorney who contracts with the government to represent all indigents is called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A private attorney who contracts with the...

Question 18

Defense attorneys frequently work with prosecutors to process cases,which is inconsistent with the idea of an adversarial court system.In your opinion,does this help or harm criminal defendants?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary bu

Question 19

Defense attorneys rarely offer psychological support to their clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the roles of the prosecuting attorney.

Accepted Answer

Students should note that the prosecutor

Most states use the contract counsel method of providing attorneys for those who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Public defenders

Which is considered a distinct role of a prosecutor?

Information is made available by prosecutors to defense attorneys during the _______ process.

Considering the high caseload and low pay,why would anyone become a public defender?

System efficiency refers to the presence of sufficient legal elements to ensure successful prosecution of a case.

The series of events from the arrest of a suspect to the filing of a formal charge is called the _______ process.

Each separate offense for which a person is charged is called a (n)_______.

The system efficiency model is based on

Scholars often view public defenders as better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Which defense attorney would be paid by the government?

You are a district attorney who never takes a case to trial unless it is a "slam dunk." However,some of the cases you successfully prosecuted at the beginning of your career are being overturned through DNA evidence.What can you do to reestablish your reputation?

The trial sufficiency model depends on the likelihood of

What impact do budget cuts have for both prosecutors and public defenders? How does this affect your view of how justice operates?

Most local prosecutors are elected.

A private attorney who contracts with the government to represent all indigents is called _________.

Defense attorneys frequently work with prosecutors to process cases,which is inconsistent with the idea of an adversarial court system.In your opinion,does this help or harm criminal defendants?

Defense attorneys rarely offer psychological support to their clients.

Describe the roles of the prosecuting attorney.

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Exam 10: Prosecution and Defense

Most states use the contract counsel method of providing attorneys for those who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Public defenders

Which is considered a distinct role of a prosecutor?

Information is made available by prosecutors to defense attorneys during the _______ process.

Considering the high caseload and low pay,why would anyone become a public defender?

System efficiency refers to the presence of sufficient legal elements to ensure successful prosecution of a case.

The series of events from the arrest of a suspect to the filing of a formal charge is called the _______ process.

Each separate offense for which a person is charged is called a (n)_______.

The system efficiency model is based on

Scholars often view public defenders as better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

Which defense attorney would be paid by the government?

You are a district attorney who never takes a case to trial unless it is a "slam dunk." However,some of the cases you successfully prosecuted at the beginning of your career are being overturned through DNA evidence.What can you do to reestablish your reputation?

The trial sufficiency model depends on the likelihood of

What impact do budget cuts have for both prosecutors and public defenders? How does this affect your view of how justice operates?

Most local prosecutors are elected.

A private attorney who contracts with the government to represent all indigents is called _________.

Defense attorneys frequently work with prosecutors to process cases,which is inconsistent with the idea of an adversarial court system.In your opinion,does this help or harm criminal defendants?

Defense attorneys rarely offer psychological support to their clients.

Describe the roles of the prosecuting attorney.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Courts and Pretrial Processes

Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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