By definition the criminal act and the mental state occur together in order for a crime to take place. This is known as:

a. Actus Reus.
b. Mens Rea.
c. An inchoate offense.
d. Concurrence.


d

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a. True b. False

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What was the importance of the ruling in Barron v. Baltimore?

A. It emphasized the fact that the Bill of Rights protected individuals against abuses of individual rights by the federal government. B. It applied the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the states. C. It made it clear that the Bill of Rights did not provide protection against abuses of individual rights by state or local governments. D. It placed restrictions on state governments within the federal criminal justice system.

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A witness testifies based on his or her personal knowledge, subjecting his or her testimony to cross-examination. Give some examples as to how this testimony may be attacked on cross-examination by calling into question the witness’s ability to observe the events.

What will be an ideal response?

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The Uniform Crime Reports provide a useful but ___________ picture of crime levels in the United States

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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