________ law rests at the foundation of American criminal law.

A. Common
B. Statutory
C. Constitutional
D. Administrative


A. Common

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Which criminal justice policy resulted in gained notoriety of the sentence of home detention?

a. Three-strikes laws b. Truth in sentencing c. War on Drugs d. The Patriot Act

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Nico wanted to play a practical joke on Mikey and planned to scare him at Halloween. When Mikey came to Nico's door," Nico acting as Wyatt Earp pointed an unloaded gun at Mikey and said "Trick or treat" whereupon Mikey dropped dead of a heart attack

Nico will be most likely be found guilty of: a. first degree murder b. second degree murder c. voluntary manslaughter d. involuntary manslaughter

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Defendants may deposit up to 10 percent of the full bail with the court. The full amount will be required if they do not appear. If they appear, the money will be refunded except for 1 percent. This is an example of:

a. preventative detention. b. percentage bail. c. release on recognizance. d. preventive assumption. e. probable cause.

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Expert power fosters the independence of the power recipient from the power holder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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