The Test for Allowing a Defendant to Be Jailed Prior

question 51

Multiple Choice

The test for allowing a defendant to be jailed prior to trial is based on:

• A)Clear and convincing evidence that the defendant either won't appear or is a threat to public safety.
• B)If the victim has received death threats.
• C)If the offense is a misdemeanor.
• D)Only prior criminal history.

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Definitions:

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that promote the firing of neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and nervous system.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons in the brain that serve to inhibit or prevent neural signals, reducing neuron activity.

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter with various functions, including contributing to feelings of well-being and happiness.