Like post-traumatic stress syndrome, __________________ is a psychological state that may help to explain why a person kills their abuser
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Battered Women's Syndrome
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The Supreme Court recently revisited Miranda in the Dickerson case. Do you agree or disagree with the Dickerson holding? Explain your answer
What will be an ideal response?
To fulfill the actus reus requirement, a criminal act must be:
A. committed in self-defense. B. prohibited by law. C. involuntary. D. committed by a minor.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Although there are complex rules at most prisons, guards still have lots of discretion and this discretion can create ethical problems. 2. Drug smuggling into prison for inmates is an accepted part of most prison guard subcultures. 3. Transgender inmates are often held in solitary confinement based on PREA laws for “their own protection” 4. Probation and parole officers sometimes face ethical dilemmas because of their conflicting obligates to provide treatment and control/punishment. 5. Discretionary power does not usually involve questions of ethical conduct.
Compare and contrast six of the major court cases listed in this chapter. Which cases ruled in favor of law enforcement? Which cases ruled in favor of individual rights?
What will be an ideal response?