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Question 51

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The process by which prosecutors select cases to prosecute is called:

A) screening.
B) the accusatory process.
C) collaboration.
D) due process.

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Question 52

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Which of the following groups of private practice lawyers is NOT considered a specialist in criminal defense?

A) nationally known defense attorneys who charge high fees.
B) lawyers of choice for defendants who can afford to pay high fees.
C) lawyers who lack training and experience.
D) courthouse regulars who accept many cases for small fees
E) ​none of the above.

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Question 53

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A nolle prosequi is:

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key relationship of the prosecutor?

The defense attorney's responsibility is not to save the suspect, but to protect his or her:

The three levels of state courts are:

Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have jurisdiction over all offenses, including felonies and appeals.

The values and norms shared by members of a particular court community about how cases should be handled and the way court officials should behave is called the:

Individuals who are too poor and do not have enough resources to pay for attorneys are considered:

Appellate courts do not try criminal cases.

Prosecutors have a great deal of discretion in every facet of their job.They have the ability to determine what cases will be tried and what to charge suspects with.With such discretionary ability comes the chance of abuse of power.What safeguards can be put in place to prevent unethical exchanges from the prosecutor? Should there be an oversight committee to prevent such behaviors? If so, who would make up this committee?

What is the geographic location and/or legal boundaries which determine the range of the court's authority?

Values and norms that are shared by judges, attorneys, clerks, and bailiffs about how cases should be handled are referred to as the _______ ________ _______.

Most defense attorneys are experienced and very well paid.

In a similar instance of no insurance, the district attorney immediately sought the harshest charges possible, believing she was fighting crime.The prosecutor was fulfilling which function?

Courts that hear cases after the initial trial are called ____________________ courts.

There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel.Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Why?

The ____________________ makes the decision about whether to file charges for particular crimes and offenders.

The state's governor appoints most local prosecutors.