What is the CSI effect?

What will be an ideal response?


The potential for TV crime drama to influence juror responses and beliefs.

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Harm occurs in any crime, although not all harms are crimes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Revocation of probation or parole ________

a. requires the concurrence of an appellate court judge b. is not governed by any particular due process requirement c. requires a hearing to determine if the conditions of probation or parole were violated d. can be enacted merely on a decision made by the probationer's or parolee's probation or parole officer

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John, a 19-year-old male, moves from Montana to Texas. He soon meets Janice, a 16-year-old female. They have several dates and ultimately engage in sexual intercourse

Janice's father finds out about the sexual conduct of John and Janice and calls the police. When interviewed by the police, John admits to the sex act but expresses surprise to learn that the age of consent in Texas is 17. "I thought it was 16, like in Montana," he says. John's mistake of law will NOT be a defense to a charge of sexual assault of a child because ________ of the law is no excuse. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In which 1976 case did the Supreme Court determine that prison officials have a duty to provide medical treatment to inmates since inmates are dependent on them to provide for their medical needs?

a. Estelle v. Gamble b. Ramos v. Lamm c. Holt v. Sarver d. Fernandez v. United States

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