When using a(n) _______________________, the defense suggests that while the criminal act took place, the defendant should not be found guilty because of certain circumstances surrounding the crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


affirmative defense

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In conducting a warrantless search incident to a lawful arrest, police may search the person being arrested and the area ____________

a. under person’s ownership b. within that person’s normal sphere of activity c. within that person’s immediate control d. None of these

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_____wiretaps, which specify a person rather than a particular phone line for surveillance, authorize law enforcement to follow a suspect as he or she moves from home to cell phone to cybercafé to pay phone

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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_______ liquids are those with flash points of 100 degrees F or higher.

-ignitable -combustable -flammable -explosive

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Homicide research demonstrates that that anywhere up to ___________ of homicide victims had previous offending records.

a. 60% b. 50% c. 10% d. 20%

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