A Capital Offense Is a Type of

question 48

Multiple Choice

A capital offense is a type of

• A) arson.
• B) aggravated murder.
• C) sexual assault
• D) grand theft.

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Definitions:

Standards Lack Precision

indicates that certain criteria or benchmarks are not clearly defined or are too vague, leading to inconsistency and ambiguity in their application or interpretation.

Plea Bargaining

The negotiation process in which an accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence or the dropping of other charges.

Criminal Cases

Legal proceedings against individuals or entities accused of violating the law.

Overcharging

refers to the practice of prosecutors charging an individual with a higher number or more serious charges than the evidence might warrant, sometimes used as a bargaining strategy.