What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?

What will be an ideal response?


A writ that directs the person detaining a prisoner to bring him or her before a judicial officer to determine the lawfulness of the imprisonment.

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The _______ keeps the agency from being accessed by non-agency individuals

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Research on the influence of siblings on delinquency indicate that

a) the risk of delinquency is higher when the delinquent sibling is closer in age. b) older delinquent siblings reinforce antisocial behavior regardless of the nature of the relationship between the siblings. c) older delinquent siblings reinforce antisocial behavior only when the siblings have a close relationshi

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Responsibility for air drug interdiction is shared between the U.S. __________ Border Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard

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

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Fusion centers involve a number of cities and counties that:

a. partner with the FBI to form terrorism early warning groups. b. have hospitals for addressing injuries and "fusing" broken limbs after an attack. c. serve to overcome confusion by having a rumor control clinic during an attack. d. None of the above

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