Most Criminal Cases in California Are Resolved Through

question 5

Multiple Choice

Most criminal cases in California are resolved through

• A) plea bargaining.
• B) appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• C) incarceration.
• D) clemency granted by the governor.

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Definitions:

Firm Resistance

The act of standing strong against pressure, temptation, or force, maintaining one's stance or opinion.

Living Wills

Legal documents that outline a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in circumstances where they are no longer able to express informed consent.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow individuals to convey their decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time, providing a way to communicate their wishes regarding medical treatment when they are no longer able to express informed consent.

Life-sustaining Procedures

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