What important principle was established in the case of Frye v. United States?

What will be an ideal response?


Frye v. United States established the principle that questioned procedures, techniques, or principles must be “generally accepted” by a meaningful segment of the relevant scientific community before they are admissible as evidence at trial.

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What changes in the past five years have impacted American policing in this decade?

What will be an ideal response?

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If Fred escapes from prison in Tennessee and flees to Kentucky, double jeopardy will not allow him to be charged with escape in Tennessee and also as a fugitive from justice under federal law

a. True b. False

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Under a scheme of _____________ sentencing, judges are free to impose particular sentences within ranges of minimum and maximum penalties prescribed by law

a. indeterminate b. indefinite c. mandatory d. determinate

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During the month awaiting sentence, what may happen?

a. A presentence investigation may be conducted b. A hearing on a motion for new trial c. A hearing on a motion for directed verdict d. All of the answers are correct.

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