Select the best option available to the accused’s attorney when a guilty verdict is handed down.(1 point)
Responses
arraignment
arraignment
appeal
appeal
retrial
retrial
sentencing
appeal
Select the best option available to the accused’s attorney when a guilty verdict is handed down.(1 point)
Responses
arraignment
arraignment
appeal
appeal
retrial
retrial
sentencing
appeal
Which response best constructs a critique of how arrests are made?(1 point)
Responses
The police only have to read someone their rights before arresting them, which is unfair because they do not need any evidence.
The police only have to read someone their rights before arresting them, which is unfair because they do not need any evidence.
The police only have to use their discretion before arresting someone, which is unfair because they do not need firm evidence.
The police only have to use their discretion before arresting someone, which is unfair because they do not need firm evidence.
The police have to have firm evidence to arrest someone, which is fair because it protects people’s rights.
The police have to have firm evidence to arrest someone, which is fair because it protects people’s rights.
The police only need probable cause to arrest someone, which is unfair because it means they can arrest people without firm evidence.
The police only need probable cause to arrest someone, which is unfair because it means they can arrest people without firm evidence.
What do the recently updated truth in sentencing terms in Nevada mean for a prisoner’s sentence?(1 point)
Responses
A prisoner with good time credits can now cut time off from the low end of their sentence.
A prisoner with good time credits can now cut time off from the low end of their sentence.
A prisoner with or without good time credits can no longer cut any time off of their sentence.
A prisoner with or without good time credits can no longer cut any time off of their sentence.
A prisoner with good time credits can now cut time off from the high end of a sentence.
A prisoner with good time credits can now cut time off from the high end of a sentence.
A prisoner without good time credits can now cut time off from their sentence.
A prisoner with or without good time credits can no longer cut any time off of their sentence.
Which of the following best contrasts the major difference in standards of evidence between civil and criminal cases?(1 point)
Responses
A criminal case has to present clear and convincing evidence, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case has to present clear and convincing evidence, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case needs to present clear and convincing evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case needs to present clear and convincing evidence.
A civil case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a criminal case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
A criminal case requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil case only needs to prove a preponderance of evidence.
What is one major difference between type of punishment in criminal and civil cases?(1 point)
Responses
Civil cases do not end with anyone going to jail.
Civil cases do not end with anyone going to jail.
Criminal cases do not end with anyone going to jail.
Criminal cases do not end with anyone going to jail.
Criminal cases do not end with anyone doing community service.
Criminal cases do not end with anyone doing community service.
Civil cases do not end with anyone having to pay restitution.