Explain the concept of transferred intent

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The doctrine of transferred intent holds that so long as the tortfeasor had the necessary intent to act in a certain manner toward one person, he will be held liable for torts committed against any other person who happens to be injured. Many states incorporate this doctrine into criminal codes that establish criminal liability.

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Discovery is a two-way process in which both the prosecution and defense must exchange certain types of evidence.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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________ is the degree of danger associated with the inmates being housed in a prison.

A. Classification B. Privatization C. Conjugal visit D. Security level

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The "Irish system" was:

a. a form of convict leasing b. an early use of indeterminate sentencing c. an early form of probation d. another form of the Pennsylvania system

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Preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by:

A) the trial judge. B) family law guidelines. C) criminal law guidelines. D) the state code of criminal procedure.

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