Presentence investigations have a convicted offender's version of events. One primary function of this component is for the convicted offender to:

A) beg the judge for leniency. B) accept responsibility.
C) rationalize the crime. D) show his/her innocence.


B

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Terrorism cases generally fall into three categories

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In a spectacular display of support and solidarity for Polay, MRTA stormed the ________ ambassador's residence in Lima during a diplomatic Christmas celebration in December 1996 . They took hundreds of guests, mainly diplomats, as hostages. In front of the world's press and television corps assembled outside, Tupac Amaru demanded the release of Polay

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An investigator is interrogating a suspect in a sexual assault. The investigator asked, "Why did you force yourself on her?" The suspect answered, "I had sex with her but it was consensual!"

What kind of statement did the suspect just make? A) A confession B) A false confession C) An admission D) A legal denial per State v. Illinois

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