The legal basis under the Sixth Amendment for the decision in U.S. v. Wade (1967), mandating lawyers at post-conviction lineups, is the vagaries of eyewitness identification

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


FALSE

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A number of problems are associated with prosecuting computer crime. Pick two problems and state why they are a problem and discuss possible solutions for these problems

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not one of the six features of specialized courts?

A. Judges hand down sentences with little information about the offender. B. Judges closely monitor offenders. C. The main concern is reducing recidivism. D. Specialized courts typically collaborate with other public and private agencies.

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Jim's car is parked in front of his home. The house is located on a dead-end street. The house belonging to Jim's neighbor catches fire

When the fire truck arrives it cannot get to the burning house because Jim's car is taking up most of the narrow street. The fire chief asks Jim to move his car. Jim says, "Why should I? I am lawfully parked and my neighbor's house is a rat's nest. Let it burn." Jim is committing no offense by refusing the fire chief's request. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____ status refers to social position linked to one's acquisition of socially valued credentials or skills, while _____ status refers to social position linked to characteristics that are socially significant but cannot be altered.

a. Attributable, achieved b. Accomplished, ascribed c. Achieved, ascribed d. Ascribed, achieved

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