Prosecutors Began to Establish Victim-Assistance Programs During the ______

question 10

Multiple Choice

Prosecutors began to establish victim-assistance programs during the ______.

• A) 1950s
• B) 1930s
• C) 1970s
• D) These have always been a part of the CJ system.

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Definitions:

Criminal Law

The body of law that relates to crime and prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people.

Preponderance Of Evidence

A standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that a party's evidence be more convincing than the opponent's evidence to win the case.

Civil Law

A legal system originating in Europe, characterized by its codification of laws, that is distinguished from common law and covers areas such as contracts, family matters, and property.

Cyberlaw

A classification of law regulating business activities that are conducted online.