Which Supreme Court case held that the imposition of the death penalty on a mentally retarded defendant is a violation of the Eighth Amendment?
a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Coker v. Georgia
c. Furman v. Georgia
d. Penry v. Lynaugh
a. Atkins v. Virginia
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A) theft misdemeanor. B) forgery. C) issuance of bad check. D) no offense yet.
The introduction of illegally obtained electronic evidence, by the client against the other spouse, may subject the attorney to disciplinary action.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following are common effects of fatigue in police officers?
What will be an ideal response?
If the Supreme Court has not ruled on a procedural issue, the lower courts are free to interpret the constitution as they see fit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false