Judges Have an Enormous Amount of Discretion in Making Decisions

question 114

Essay

Judges have an enormous amount of discretion in making decisions about pretrial detention. In your opinion, is this harmful or helpful for defendants? Be sure to support your answer with facts from class and the textbook.

Comprehend the global context of multiculturalism and compare Canada's approach to those of other countries.

Assess the public opinion and challenges towards multiculturalism, including xenophobia, assimilation pressures, and cultural isolation.

Understand various problem-solving strategies and their applications.

Recognize the impact of cognitive obstacles such as mental set and functional fixedness on problem solving.

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Definitions:

Inactive Pill

a placebo or sugar pill that has no active medical ingredients, often used in control groups during studies.

Antianxiety Drug

Medication that reduces or controls anxiety symptoms.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or stopping the use of a psychoactive substance, which can lead to various physical and psychological symptoms.

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibition

The process by which serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin levels in the brain by preventing its reabsorption into neurons.