What occurs when a jury fails to convict a defendant?
What will be an ideal response?
Acquittal
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Abraham and Hannah have been married for eight years. They have one child, Aaron, who is seven. Because of Abraham's abusive conduct toward her and Aaron, Hannah sues Abraham for divorce
While the divorce is pending, Abraham is served with a copy of a court order granting Hannah exclusive temporary custody of Aaron. Angered by the court order, Abraham goes to Aaron's school and checks him out, the principal being unaware of the court order. Abraham flees to Louisiana with Aaron. Six months later Abraham and Aaron return to Texas to visit Abraham's mother. Hannah sees the two driving down the street and calls the sheriff's department. The most serious offense Abraham has committed is: A) no offense because he is Aaron's father. B) aggravated kidnapping. C) interference with child custody. D) unlawful transport.
An undercover police officer has a recording device carried on his body and records an incriminating conversation between himself and an arsonist. No warrant authorizing this recording has been issued to the police officer. What is the likely ruling of the court regarding the use of this recording at trial?
A) The recording is inadmissible. B) The recording is admissible. C) The recording itself is inadmissible, but the undercover officer may testify regarding the conversation in court. D) Miranda warnings were not read to the suspect; therefore, the recording AND conversations are both inadmissible.
An instrument used for transferring title to property is a:
a. debenture. b. will. c. assignment. d. conveyance.
A lineup should be conducted _____
a. as close to trial as practicable b. as soon after arrest as practicable c. as close to arraignment as practicable d. as soon after indictment as practicable.