Which Statement Is True About the Legal Rights of Victims

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the legal rights of victims?

• A) Most victims who exercise their right to allocution are successful at increasing the defendant's prison sentence.
• B) Victims in all 50 states have the right to be represented by an attorney during all stages of the criminal process.
• C) Most victims are unaware of their legal rights.
• D) Victims in all 50 states receive notifications at all stages of the criminal justice process.

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