In California, a person cannot be convicted of murder unless there is proof of

(a) a corpus delicti, meaning the body of the deceased.
(b) lying in wait.
(c) malice aforethought.
(d) special circumstances.


(c) malice aforethought.

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a. three-strikes b. revocation hearing c. second-time offender d. discretionary

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A ____________ is a person who is physically, romantically, and/or emotionally attracted to people of the same gender

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Withdrawal symptoms, observed when barbiturates are discontinued, indicate a strong ________ dependence.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What do contingency theories emphasize that is different from both trait and behavioral theories?

a. total power b. situations c. corrections officers d. prisoners

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