Street law Midterm

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These deal with issues such as which side of the street to park on during the winter.

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Ordinances

Front

These deal with issues such as which side of the street to park on during the winter.

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Ordinances

Front

Do initiatives and referendums promote citizen participation in government?

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True

Front

What does it mean if a judge releases a defendant on personal recognizance?

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the defendant has adequate ties to the community.

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What is necessary for a school administrator to conduct a search of a student according to the TLO case? A. a warrant is necessary, B. a police officer must be there, C. reasonable suspicion is all that needed, D. no probable cause is necessary

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reasonable suspicion is all that needed.

Front

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the fifth amendment? A. right to a speedy trial, B. right to an attorney, C. right to a jury trial, D. none of the above

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none of the above

Front

Which case stressed the right to an attorney for a defendant who could not afford one?

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Gideon vs. Wainwright

Front

All of the following can take place at the preliminary hearing except: A. it is used to determine if there is enough evidence to hold a trial., B. the prosecutor established that a crime has been committed., C. the prosecutor established that the defendant committed the crime., D. the judge sentences the defendant to prison.

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the judge sentences the defendant to prison.

Front

Which of the following statements is false about the exclusionary rule: A. it is sometimes seen as controversial because dangerous criminals can go free. B. it can prevent a suspect from being arrested and going to trial. C. other countries do not have this rule they simply punish police that misbehave. D. it is commonly used by defense lawyers to suppress evidence.

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other countries do not have this rule they simply punish police that misbehave.

Front

Plea bargaining is:

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a process of negotiation between client, attorney, and prosecutor.