Rape shield laws are suppose to protect victims from public scrutiny by prohibiting the media from broadcasting or publishing their names and to protect them in court by prohibiting past sexual experiences from being introduced into evidence in order
to negate the rapes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A defense counsel who refuses to allow her client, asserting self-defense to a murder, to lie about seeing the decedent holding an object that looked like a gun, has fallen below the "effective assistance" prong of the Strickland effective
assistance of counsel ruling. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Supreme Court's rules regarding the use of deadly force apply to which of the following?
a. The police b. Anyone using force against another person c. Police and correctional officers d. Only the military
Summarize the organization of state courts.
What will be an ideal response?
Travis and Greg both were convicted of criminal mischief. They received vastly different sentences. What explains the disparity in their sentences?
a. Punishment is reduced or increased based on the dollar amount of damages. b. Punishment is reduced or increased based on the mental suffering of those involved. c. Aggravating and mitigating factors. d. Punishment was based on the plea bargain.