The Type and Level of Formal Charge to File Against

question 57

Multiple Choice

The type and level of formal charge to file against a criminal suspect is solely the decision of the:

• A)arresting peace officer.
• B)victim of the crime.
• C)prosecutor.
• D)judge before whom the suspect first appears.

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Definitions:

First-cousin Marriage

A marriage between individuals who have one set of grandparents in common, legally and culturally accepted in some societies but prohibited in others.

Genetic Deficiency

A lack or shortage in the genetic makeup that can lead to diseases or health problems.

Bridewealth

A cultural practice where the groom or his family transfers goods, money, or other forms of wealth to the bride's family as part of the marriage process.

Patrilineal Societies

Societies in which inheritance, descent, and lineage are traced through the father's line.