Many defendants have appealed their convictions on the ground that thejury list or panel was biased in some fashion. Which of the following is NOT afact the defendant must prove?
a. The underrepresentation of the group is due to systemic exclusion of thegroup in the jury-selection process.
b. The group alleged to be excluded is a "distinctive" group in thecommunity.
c. The group alleged to be excluded shares similar ethnic or socioeconomic characteristics with the defendant.
d. The representation of this group in venires is not fair and reasonable inrelation to the number of such persons in the community.
c
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
Rape myths typically originate from
A) the just world hypothesis. B) the traditional view of masculinity. C) childhood exposure to pornography. D) an abusive background.
Seizure in an arrest may be either actual or constructive
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to John C. Meyer, when someone calls the police about situations such as missing children, medical crises, or suicide, it is called
A. relieving an unpleasant situation. B. obtaining an emergency service. C. counterpunching. D. maintaining a social boundary.