CJ 110 Study Guide - Final Guide: Supreme Court Review, Motor Vehicle Theft, Precedent
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Exam 1 chapters 1-6 summary: an indictment is a formal written accusation submitted to the court by a grand jury alleging that a specified person has committed a specified offense. True: a consecutive sentence is one that consists of two or more sentences that have been imposed simultaneously after conviction for more than one offense, and that are to be served at the same time. False: a trial is the examination of the issues of fact and law in a case for the purpose of reaching a judgement of conviction or acquittal of the defendant. True: civil justice concerns itself with fairness in relationships among citizens, government agencies, and business in private matters that involve contractual obligations, business dealings, hiring practices, and equality of treatment. Due process: the federal bureau of investigation runs the uniform crime reporting system. True: property crimes typically have lower clearance rates than personal/violent crimes.
