The federal act dealing specifically with extortion is the

a. Calvin Act
b. Hobbs Act
c. Lindbergh Act
d. Robbery and Extortion Act


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A ________ in a trial is always the finder of fact

a. Judge b. Prosecutor c. Defense counsel d. Jury

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Every year an estimated ____________________ older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of abuse and neglect

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify which of the following is NOT part of the true cultural defense.

A. The person is a member of an ethnic or religious or other distinct group. B. The behavior is required by the group’s cultural tradition. C. Individuals are aware and a reasonable person would be aware that the act violated U.S. domestic criminal law. D. The interest in respecting and recognizing the individual’s cultural tradition is outweighed by the social interest in preventing the criminal behavior.

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