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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