As a Result of Increased Enforcement Efforts, the Courts and Correctional

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a result of increased enforcement efforts, the courts and correctional facilities are inundated with mostly low-level drug offenders. Public support of the newest campaign in the war on drugs is starting to wane as increasing taxes to build new jails to house pretrial detainees are discussed.
-Which of the following is not part of the "due process" belief system?

• A) The war on drugs has a disproportionate effect on racial minorities.
• B) "Speedy trial" legislation should be enacted to ensure that justice is not delayed.
• C) Rehabilitation achieves the dual result of deterrence and increased public safety.
• D) The adversarial process at trial achieves the correct result.

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