Most murders involve an offender and a victim who are:
a. of the same race.
b. strangers to one another.
c. of the opposite sex.
d. married to one another.
Answer: a
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a. Shoplifting and vandalism b. Insubordination and driving without a license c. Murder and assault d. School truancy and curfew violation
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A. A note from the no-show spouse. B. An affidavit of the plaintiff. C. A note from someone knowing the whereabouts of the defendant. D. Accessing the Department of Defense status verification website.
During a criminal case, the jury must be given discretion to accept or reject a judicially noticed fact because:
A. the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial will be violated. B. a criminal jury is typically more intelligent than a civil jury, and hence better able to decide what evidence is materially relevant. C. a criminal trial does not have the same time constraints as a civil trial. D. it is the jury's, not the judge's, job to take judicial notice of a fact.
Since 1984, federal judges have been allowed to retire with full pay and benefits under the so-called:
A) Rule of 80 B) Elderly Judge Rule C) Judicial Retirement Rule D) Senior Status Rule