When identity is an issue at trial, and the police negligently destroy evidence that could eliminate the defendant as the perpetrator, such loss is a denial of due process

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


FALSE

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As with Asian/Pacific Americans and other groups, the key to understanding which terms to use is based on what principle?

a. selfishness b. self-esteem c. self-preference d. self-preservation

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A student who leaves his laptop in the library while he goes to the restroom and then has it stolen is an example of ______.

a. precipitation b. provocation c. enablement d. facilitation

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Which of the following is NOT true about victimization and crime?

a. African Americans are significantly more likely than European Americans to be victims of violent crime. b. Widows and widowers have the lowest victimization risk. c. Married males and females are victimized more often than unmarried people. d. The chances of repeat victimization may relate to lifestyle.

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Trials without juries, in which judges decide the facts, are called:

a. non-trials. b. bench trials. c. jury-free trials. d. prosecutor trials.

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