If a defendant does not testify at trial, the jury may validly use this as circumstantial evidence of guilt
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Briefly describe what is meant by the principle that we should, "Act so as to treat humanity, whether in your own person or that of any other, as an end and never as a means only."
What will be an ideal response?
Mary was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She has been prescribed a strong painkiller by her doctor. She has never taken painkillers before and she is unaware of how they will affect her. After the first dose she begins hallucinating. Believing that her neighbor, who is outside tending to her garden, is actually an escaped unicorn, she attacks the neighbor and ties her up and calls animal control. If she is charged with a crime, what defense might she successfully utilize?
a. lack of consent b. voluntary intoxication c. duress d. involuntary intoxication
Which of the following was used in a study by criminologist Sam Wheeler to gain insight into the dynamics of white-collar offenses and how offenders are sentenced in court?
a. Media reports b. Case records c. Pre-sentencing reports d. Interviews
Kuck (2003) conducted what was perhaps one of the most comprehensive examinations of stress among community supervision personnel to date. In their report to the National Institute of Justice, they found that when considering stress associated with probation, there is/are (s) frequent and severe source(s) of stress:
a. high caseloads b. excessive paperwork c. unreasonable deadlines d. All of the above