What are the legal implications of the term in custody?

What will be an ideal response?


In custody has legal implications because it turns an interview into more of an interrogation due to the fact that the suspect is not free to leave. At this point Miranda warnings are necessary.

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When at least one person is arrested, charged, or turned over to the court for prosecution, a crime has been ________.

a. solved b. recorded c. indexed d. cleared

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What is the paradox that is usually referred to in regards to the age limit for minors?

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify the types of pretrial motions that will be filed by a defense attorney. (Check all that apply.)

a. A motion to ignore the plea of guilty or not guilty given by a defendant b. A motion to dismiss the grand jury c. A motion for severance of defendants or charges d. A motion to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial

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Which of the following would be considered a mala prohibita offense?

a. Murder b. Rape c. Bigamy d. Theft

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