Severe defects in trial proceedings that require reversal of a conviction and remand for a new trial in order to avoid a miscarriage of justice are called
a. plain error c. reversible error
b. harmless error d. none of these answers is correct
A
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Which of the following statements regarding intimate violence is TRUE?
a. the number of reported incidents of intimate violence for women is about five times greater than the number reported for men victims. b. nearly all victims of intimate violence are over age 35. c. in over half of the incidents of intimate violence, the offender has been drinking or using drugs. d. victimization rates do not vary by race/ethnicity.
Dr. Addall wanted to focus his research on categories predetermined by the researcher, whereas Dr. Reidel wanted to focus his research on observations of natural phenonmena. Dr. Addall would therefore have different priorities than Dr. Reidel. Which of the following would NOT be a priority of Dr. Addall?
A. causal explanations B. deductive reasoning C. discrete features D. subjectivity
Medium-security prisons have liberal furlough but strict visiting policies.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Attempted extortion requires only the specific intent to commit extortion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false