If a Person Is Charged with a Crime, Rather Than

question 158

Multiple Choice

If a person is charged with a crime, rather than going through trial, there is often an agreement reached by the defendant and prosecutor that is called:

• A) an arraignment
• B) nolo contendere
• C) demurrer
• D) plea bargain
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Escape Strategy

A plan developed by individuals or organizations to withdraw from a situation or commitment in a methodical way.

Union Decertification

The process through which workers remove the representation of a labor union in their workplace through an official vote.

Nonunion Site

This defines a workplace where the employees are not organized into a labor union for collective bargaining with their employer.

Subcontracting

The practice of a company hiring another company to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside the company's expertise.