Workhouses provided training in marketable job skills so inm… Workhouses provided training in marketable job skills so inmates would be able to find jobs upon release. Read Details
Narcoterrorism uses the Internet and the World Wide Web to p… Narcoterrorism uses the Internet and the World Wide Web to plan and carry out terrorist attacks. Read Details
Correctional authorities may not impose punishments on inmat… Correctional authorities may not impose punishments on inmates without appropriate due process. Read Details
If a defendant requests a three-week continuance from the co… If a defendant requests a three-week continuance from the court, this delay does not affect the time limits required for a speedy trial. Read Details
The use of fines is increasing in response to prison overcro… The use of fines is increasing in response to prison overcrowding problems Read Details
The Supreme Court has stated that a suspect’s age must be co… The Supreme Court has stated that a suspect’s age must be considered when determining whether that suspect would feel free not to respond to police questioning. Read Details
If a defendant refuses to testify at trial, the judge can te… If a defendant refuses to testify at trial, the judge can tell the jury this may be an indication that the defendant is guilty. Read Details
Residents in total institutions generally are cut off from t… Residents in total institutions generally are cut off from the larger society. Read Details
The largest proportion of indirect costs comes from health c… The largest proportion of indirect costs comes from health care costs. Read Details
The balancing test weights individual rights against the nee… The balancing test weights individual rights against the need for public order. Read Details