The first woman convicted for delivering a controlled substance to her fetus, in Florida in ________
a. 1970
b. 1980
c. 1990
d. 2000
c
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A hostile witness is
a. one paid by the opposing side. b. one who doesn't want to talk to you. c. one who gives facts that hurt your case. d. one who gives negative opinions.
Explain the concern of retroactivity as it applies to Supreme Court rulings. What is the rule for retroactivity and why is it so important to the functioning of the court system?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is true of establishing guilt in a criminal matter?
A. The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. B. The defense must prove the defendant innocent beyond a reasonable doubt. C. The prosecutor must prove the defendant guilty by a preponderance of evidence. D. The defense must prove the defendant innocent by a preponderance of evidence.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Control theorists argue that external pressures and the values of others mean nothing to those intent on engaging in criminal behavior. 2. Critical theory argues that the most powerful groups use the law to serve their needs and to oppress less powerful groups. 3. The most difficult aspect of an armed robbery is the escape, when the robber must leave the scene before the victim raises the alarm. 4. One of the limitations of the Uniform Crime Reports is that when a number of crimes are committed as part of the same criminal event, only the most serious offense is reported to the FBI. 5. The crime rate formula can also be used as a way to show the likelihood that someone will be victimized.