Case 8-1 Andrew Was Arrested and Charged with Second Degree

question 74

Multiple Choice

Case 8-1 Andrew was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His family was able togather enough money toretain a well-respected criminal defense attorney. His attorney believes that it is very important toget Andrew out of jail on bail sohe can assist him with his defense. The community prefers that he remain in custody.
Once the judge set Andrew's bail at $1.5 million, Andrew's family contacts a bail bond agent. What percentage of the cash bail will the bail bond agent usually request in order topost a bail on Andrew's behalf? ​

• A)5 percent
• B)10 percent
• C)20 percent
• D)25 percent

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Definitions:

Power Distribution

The way in which authority, influence, and resources are allocated and exercised within an organization or society.

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his research on cross-cultural groups and organizations, especially for developing the cultural dimensions theory, which identifies how cultures differ across countries.

Cultural Dimensions

Theoretical concepts developed to describe the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.