With __________ defenses, the defendant accepts responsibility for the act he or she is charged with, but argues that the act was permissible under the circumstances
a. Justification.
b. Failure of proof.
c. Excuse.
d. De minimus infraction.
A
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Which of the following is NOT an alternative to litigation?
A) Filing a lawsuit B) Ombudsman C) Grievance boards D) Mediation
Recognizance is a formally recorded __________ to perform some act entered by a judge to permit a convicted individual to live in the community.
A. duty B. obligation C. contract D. debt
In State v. Baker, the Iowa Supreme Court permitted a defendant in a rape case to offer evidence that the victim had in the past made false rape claims against others. Since such evidence is not about past sexual behavior, the court held the rape shield law
a. inapplicable b. invalid c. applicable d. valid
In the case People v. Lara, the court ruled that a juvenile's waive of his/her Miranda rights is determined by the totality of the circumstances
Indicate whether the statement is true or false