Name a right commonly afforded to crime victims in the justice process.

• A. Right to notification, participation in proceedings, or restitution.
• B. Right to prompt arrest of suspects.
• C. Right to immunity from prosecution.
• D. Right to decide the outcome of the case.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that crime victims commonly have rights that let them remain involved in the justice process and seek redress. Typical rights include being informed about court dates and outcomes, having a voice in proceedings (such as by submitting impact statements or attending hearings), and pursuing restitution to recover losses. These rights recognize the victim’s ongoing stake in the case while preserving the roles of prosecutors, judges, and juries in making decisions about guilt and sentencing. The notion that a victim would decide the outcome of the case isn’t how the process works; those decisions are made by the legal system, not by victims.