A legal strategy that defendants use to establish that they should not be found guilty of a crime is a ______.

a. defense
b. charge
c. felony
d. guilty plea


a. defense

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__________ criminologists argue that the only effective way to reduce conflict in society is to replace the existing capitalist system in the U.S. with a socialist economic structure

a. Radical-Marxist b. Peacemaking c. Left-realist d. Postmodern

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Thermal fire sensors respond to toxic gases emitted during a fire

a. True b. False

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Some legal scholars have stated that there is no such thing as a victimless crime. Explain what is meant by this statement.

What will be an ideal response?

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In a prosecution for theft, a defendant may not raise the defense of mistake of fact

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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