The body of judicial precedent that is built on legal reasoning and previous interpretations of statutory laws is known as:
a. court laws.
b. case law.
c. judicial law.
d. none of these choices.
b
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A ________ is a serious offense, such as murder, aggravated assault, or rape
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What procedure is used as an alternative to the grand jury?
A. The initial hearing B. The arraignment C. The preliminary hearing D. The criminal trial
One January day, Rob kidnaps Suzy, a 12-year-old girl, intending to sexually assault her. He binds and gags her and hides her in an abandoned barn. He leaves her there overnight
Upon his return the next day, Rob discovers that Suzy has frozen to death due to the bitter weather. Under Texas law, Rob has committed: A) manslaughter because he was reckless in leaving her exposed during cold weather. B) murder under the felony murder rule. C) capital murder because the death occurred in the course of a kidnapping. D) none of the above because Rob lacked a culpable mental state in causing the death.
Davis witnesses Solomon breaking into Sam's apartment when Sam is away on a business trip. Davis calls the police and files a complaint. According to criminal law, what standard of proof is needed to convict Solomon of burglary?
A. Probable cause B. Preponderance of the evidence C. Beyond a reasonable doubt D. Reasonable suspicion