Although there are some exceptions, historically courts have said that a victim's ___________ is not a defense to a criminal prosecution
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
consent
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What suicide tactic did PIRA and INLA adopt to bring attention to their political protest and cause?
a. hunger strike b. suicide car bombings c. self-immolation d. all of the above
Why are there so many mentally ill offenders in jail?
What will be an ideal response?
Long after dark, Officer Randi Meade was on a uniformed routine foot patrol at the Dana Point Harbor when she turned the corner near a harbor motel and startled a man who had been standing next to the building
When the man recognized Randi Meade as a police officer, he turned and immediately began walking rapidly away from her. He was carrying a small plastic bag and was wearing a swimsuit with a polo shirt. When the subject heard Officer Meade order him to stop, he began to run toward the main road. Under the circumstances, Officer Meade A) cannot to force the man to stop and talk to her because there is no indication of any criminal behavior. B) may make an immediate arrest since unexplained flight from a police officer indicates the presence of probable cause to arrest. C) cannot lawfully order the man to stop so that she can check him out because there is no indication that he might be armed and/or pose any danger to the public. D) may chase, stop and arrest the man for running from a police officer and disobeying an order. E) may properly give chase and conduct a stop and frisk since flight from officer under the circumstances gives credence to a reasonable basis to suspect criminal activity.
______ can be difficult to get hold of, especially if your desired sample is very large or goes back several years/decades.
a. Social media posts b. Newspapers c. TV news bulletins d. Online blogs