Which of the following is unlikely to be defined as a justifiable homicide?

A. Killings by a law officer in line of duty
B. Execution of condemned inmate
C. Killing when discover wife in bed with another man
D. Killing in self defense


C

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What is the trend in terms of speed in this progression of components? What is the trend in terms of the size and capacity in this progression of components?

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According to the Supreme Court's decision in Whren v. U.S, concerning the use of a pretext arrest in a drug search:

a. pretext arrests violate the Fourth Amendment. b. courts should use a "balancing" test to decide the constitutionality of auto stops. c. a search incident to a lawful arrest for a traffic violation is a reasonable Fourth Amendment search. d. pretext stops and searches incident to them should be kept at a minimum.

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Which of the following is not mentioned as a predictive factor for chronicity?

a. Beginning lawbreaking at an early age b. Single-parent households c. Low intellectual development d. Parental drug involvement

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Making a false statement to obtain government benefits or in connection with performing work for the federal government is an offense under the _____________

a. Hobbs Act b. False Statements Act c. Sherman Antitrust Act d. None of these

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