In the House decision the Illinois Supreme Court found that the defendant held in an interview room for 49 hours was ________.

A. the fruit of the poisonous tree
B. was mistreating a prisoner
C. a voluntary confession
D. cruel and unusual punishment


Answer: C

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a. The crime scene b. The victim c. The suspect d. All of the above

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When compared to males, in what three areas do female juvenile homicide offenders have higher rates?

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