What are some examples of an equivocal death situation?

What will be an ideal response?


Equivocal death investigations are situations that are open to interpretation. The case may present as homicide, suicide, or accidental death, and the facts may be intentionally vague or misleading. Examples might include a man found hanging in his garage, a dead woman in the bathtub with slit wrists, sudden unexplained infant death syndrome (SUID), or a sudden in-custody death (SICD).

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A) the defendant?s plea in response to the charges B) the grand jury?s decision to bring charges C) the prosecutor?s decision to bring charges D) the severity of the charge, minor or serious

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How have the federal courts impacted corrections across the U.S.?

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According to Sir Robert Peel who founded the modern police department, which of the following is one of the basic purposes of police patrol?

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Describe the three judicial hearings in the juvenile court process and the purpose of each.

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