Judgments Made by the Courtroom Workgroup Regarding Second-Layer Cases

question 21

Multiple Choice

Judgments made by the courtroom workgroup regarding second-layer cases

• A) are based on shared definitions of seriousness that promote consistent processing
• B) are more likely than other types of cases to be based on extralegal factors
• C) highlight the discretion and lack of predictability among American courtroom workgroups
• D) are made uniformly using charging guidelines that limit discretion

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Definitions:

Externally Restricted

Funds or resources that are restricted in use by external parties or agreements, often specified for particular purposes or projects.

Diversity

The inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races, cultures, or genders) in a group or organization.

Abundance

The situation in which there is more than enough of a particular resource or commodity available.

Ethnic Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from a variety of ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds within a certain context or society.