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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?

In states without intermediate appellate courts, state supreme courts:

Level-one technologies are the most advanced and include immersive imaging technology and virtual reality displays.

CASE 1.1 The creation of designer drugs is outpacing the ability of society to enact laws to prohibit them. Many of these substances have negative side effects, ranging from violent behavior to death. Which of the following responses to the problem would best fit the due-process philosophy?