Which of the following best explains the reason that a jury would nullify a law by returning a not guilty verdict?
a. They were not given proper time to decide the verdict.
b. They did not agree with the law or thought it was unjust.
c. They were a hung jury and felt pressured by the judge to make a decision.
d. They felt the punishment was too lenient for the verdict.
b
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What fallacy occurs when an investigator assumes an association between two or more objects of evidence, which subsequently may start the investigation down the wrong path?
a. Generalization b. False linkage c. Bifurcation d. Falsifiability
Which of the following factors makes a probationer more likely to recidivate?
A. Positive opinions of authority and the law B. Having friends who are offenders C. Living in environments with positive role models D. Sociable personality patterns of the probationer
Cyberspace in the United States is, for the most part, unregulated.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A trial jury most often comprises 12 jurors, whereas grand juries usually have 16 to _____________ jurors
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word