The authors of a study on wrongful convictions conservatively estimated that approximately ________ of all felony convictions are in error.

A. 0.5 percent
B. 5 percent
C. 8 percent
D. 2.5 percent


Answer: A

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A) Secure Identification Display areas B) restricted catering areas C) sterile concourses D) All of the above

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All of the following are considered to be ancillary members of the court EXCEPT ______.

a. the bailiff b. the clerk of the court c. the court reporter d. the victim

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This U.S. Department maintains a highly trained CBRNE rapid response team that uses various specialists from all branches of the military:

a. Department of Justice
b. Department of Defense
c. Department of State
d. Department of Homeland Security

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In __________________ (1964) the Supreme Court recognized the right of suspects to have counsel present during interrogation

a. Murphy v. Waterfront Commission b. Escobedo v. Illinois c. Starkey v. United States d. Gideon v. Wainwright

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