The Police Can Use the Criminal Law to Ensure That

question 8

Multiple Choice

The police can use the criminal law to ensure that service is provided to those in need. The use of arrest to secure service is sometimes called:

• A) welfare enforcement
• B) mercy bookings
• C) police discretion
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Motion for a New Trial

A legal request made by a party in a trial to have the trial heard again, either in part or in full, due to errors or new evidence.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or harm due to the wrongful act of another.

Verdict

The formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge on the matters submitted to them in a trial.

Weight of the Evidence

The weight of the evidence refers to the balance and credibility of the evidence presented in legal proceedings, used to determine the outcome.