A Larger Number of Felony Defendants Had Their Cases Dismissed

question 60

Multiple Choice

A larger number of felony defendants had their cases dismissed due to all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) sympathetic judges.
• B) the minor nature of the charges.
• C) first-time offender status.
• D) ​lack of evidence.

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