The person appealing a conviction is known as the

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: appellant

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________ are segments of the population whose members have a relatively similar portion of desirable belongings, and who share attitudes, values, and norms.

A. Social groups B. Social classes C. Social subcultures D. Social cultures

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The Constitution does not specifically state that a defendant has the right to an impartial judge. Which Supreme Court case ruled this was a right for all defendants?

A. Riggins v. Nevada B. Brinegar v. United States C. Tumey v. Ohio D. Sheppard v. Maxwell

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The theory behind the defense of property doctrine is:

a. a man's home is where his guns are b. a man's home can be defended at all costs c. a man's home is his castle d. a man can use deadly force to protect property

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Once an officer has issued a citation to someone,

(a) it is a misdemeanor for the officer or department to cancel or void the citation. (b) the citation may be cancelled or voided by either the officer or the department for good cause. (c) only the department, but not the officer, may cancel or void the citation. (d) the officer may cancel or void the citation at any time before turning it in to the department.

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