The Most Important Factor in the Decision to Take a Case

question 44

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in the decision to take a case to trial is likely to be the

• A)seriousness of the charge.
• B)previous record of the defendant.
• C)quality of the defense attorney.
• D)ideology of the judge.

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Poverty Rate

The proportion of a population living under the poverty line, illustrating the percentage of people whose income falls below a specific threshold.

Employment Discrimination

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Poverty Rate

The proportion of the population living below the poverty line, indicating the percentage of people whose income falls below the minimum level necessary to meet basic needs.

Property Income

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