Don and Larry are having a beer in Vic's Bar and Grill. The two get into a disagreement and Don pushes Larry. Larry responds by punching Don in the nose. A full-blown fight erupts
In the course of the fight they break several tables and chairs valued at $600. The police arrive as the fight is ending. Neither Don nor Larry wishes to press charges against the other. However, the police officer would be correct in charging the two with:
A) disrupting a public meeting. B) disorderly conduct.
C) riot. D) obstructing a passageway.
B
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a. police b. courts c. corrections d. They all receive equal shares.
Survey data provided by Strauss and Gelles (1986) indicated that:
a. Women reported that their primary violence was against children. b. Women reported hitting men slightly more often than men reported they hit women. c. Women reported little or no violence against men. d. Women were reluctant to participate in the study.
Peremptory challenges can be used to excuse jurors based on race
a. True b. False
Which of the following types of evidence may not be included in the defendant's right of discovery?
A. Evidence presented at the defendant's preliminary hearing B. The officer's original investigative notes C. Scientific reports D. Photographs of the defendant shown to the victim of a crime for identification purposes