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During a bench trial, the defense prefers when the issues are either highly technical or very emotional. This is an example of __________.

What branch of government has the authority to choose among sentencing options?

If the defense had to disclose evidence to the prosecution, the privilege against self-incrimination would be rendered meaningless.

By the end of the __________ century, the nation had to respond to a new type of social problem—crimes committed by juveniles.

Public access to the courts will become less important as technology continues to advance.

Which Court was responsible for the landmark decision In re Gault?

Conciliation is the testimony of a witness given under oath and recorded for use in court at a later date.

Which types of evidence must always be turned over by the prosecutor to the defense in virtually all jurisdictions?

The principal weakness of the excessive caseload hypothesis, in plea bargaining, is which assumption?

Which kind of court system has a coherent hierarchy with authority concentrated in the state capital?