What is an expert witness?

What will be an ideal response?


An expert witness is an individual whom the court determines to possess knowledge relevant to the trial that is not expected of the average layperson.

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In Hawaii County, Hawaii, COPPS focuses on creating safe and secure environments for its citizens, which can be accomplished through:

a. Community mobilization c. Problem solving b. Crime prevention efforts d. All of the above

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Abigail has been having some hard times financially. She recently lost her job and is finding it difficult to make ends meet. She has been considering breaking in to homes in a nice neighborhood to see what she can find to take to the pawn shop. She knows that stealing is wrong but thinks people may not notice if she takes items they don't need. Abigail is considering committing which type of crime?

a. mala in se b. mala prohibita c. due process violations d. search and seizure

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Homosexual, consensual sodomy in private is protected by:

A) the Supreme Court. B) the Constitution. C) state's efforts to decriminalize it. D) both A and C.

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Which of the following best describes President George W. Bush's first approach to counterterrorism after 9/11?

What will be an ideal response?

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