Which doctrine binds courts of equal or lesser levels within a jurisdiction to the principles established by higher appellate courts within the same jurisdiction?
A. mens rea
B. actus rea
C. stare decisis
D. lex talionis
C. stare decisis
Criminal Justice
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A) rubbing the hands B) taking deep and short breaths C) putting a hand to the mouth D) sighing loudly E) wringing the hands
Criminal Justice
Identify two criticisms of labeling theory.
What will be an ideal response?
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The phenomenon often seen in abused women that prevents them from leaving their abuser is called what?
a. Acute trauma syndrome b. Rape trauma syndrome c. PTSD d. Battered spouse syndrome
Criminal Justice
Crime analysts' approach to counterterrorism involves which two major areas?
a. Intelligence and prevention c. Evaluation and prevention b. Intelligence and analysis d. Analysis and evaluation
Criminal Justice