In Researching Over 1,700 Defendants Appearing in Texas Misdemeanor Cases,Downs

question 36

Multiple Choice

In researching over 1,700 defendants appearing in Texas misdemeanor cases,Downs and Lyons (1991) found that the judges ________ less attractive defendants.

• A)set lower bails for
• B)set greater fines for
• C)spent less time reviewing the cases of
• D)spent more time questioning

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for doubtful accounts receivable.

Uncollectible Accounts Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, pertaining to the debt owed to a company that is unlikely to be recovered.

Percentage Of Credit Sales

A method used to estimate bad debts expense, based on the percentage of sales made on credit that are expected to be uncollectible.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts, acknowledging that a certain percentage of sales or receivables may not be collected.