The legislature passed a law that prohibits vehicles in any state park. The law defines a vehicle as an object with wheels. Last month, Mike was given a ticket while pushing a baby stroller through the park. If Mike challenges his ticket on constitutional grounds, the most effective legal challenge is based on which argument?
a. The law is void for vagueness.
b. The law is an ex post facto law.
c. The law violates the equal protection clause.
d. The law does not satisfy the rational basis test.
a. The law is void for vagueness.
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a. Offenders over the age of 14 can assume responsibility for their acts and deserve punishment b. Children can become wards of the state if necessary c. Children less than 7 years of age are presumed incapable of criminal intent d. 8 to 14 year-old offenders should not be held responsible for their behavior unless the state can prove they knew right from wrong
Discuss, describe compare and contrast the criminal justice/law enforcement approach to terrorism and the war/military approach. Please give one example of a policy for each approach. For each example, discuss one potential ethical issue.
What will be an ideal response?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Probationer characteristics consist of ______.
A. community protocols B. crime triggers C. criminogenic needs D. offense history
Those who oppose the death penalty respond to the supporters’ argument that it is justified by retribution by stating that ________ is sufficiently retributive.
a. The prosecution process b. A life sentence c. A criminal conviction d. The court