The courts have formulated a number of tests for gauging the presence of actus reus in attempt crimes. Identify these tests and discuss how they apply to actus reus in respect to attempt

What will be an ideal response?


The "last act" test, the "physical proximity" test, the "dangerous proximity" test, the "indispensable element" test, the "probable desistance" test, and the "unequivocality" test.

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Myron Orfield's study of police perjury revealed that ________ prosecutors surveyed had knowledge of police perjury "at least some of the time."

A) Nine out of ten B) Ten out of fifty C) Five out of twelve D) None of the above

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The most dangerous courtroom emotion on the risk continuum is _____ _____

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

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Low salaries are the primary reason why it is difficult for correctional facilities to hire or retain qualified personnel

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A statement not actually made by a party but by an individual acting on behalf of the party is:

A. an implicit opposing party's statement (admission). B. a vicarious opposing party's statement (admission). C. a statement against interest. D. an adoptive opposing party's statement (admission).

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