The U.S. Supreme Court held in Strickland v. Washington (1984 ) that defendants in capital cases had the right to representation that meets an "objective standard of reasonableness."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Principles and guidelines developed by professional organizations to guide research practice and clarify the line between ethical and unethical behavior is called _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In 1997, the Pentagon donated _________ pieces of military equipment to local law enforcement agencies.

a. 1.2 million b. 500,000 c. 900,000 d. 3 million

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The concept of using assistant prosecutors means that there is a fairly heavy caseload and that key prosecutors in certain jurisdictions need additional prosecutorial help in processing those cases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is most likely typical of an amateur bank robber?

A. shows evidence of planning B. uses physical and verbal threats C. lives near the target bank D. hits multiple teller windows

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