What did William Penn’s Great Law seek to achieve?

What will be an ideal response?


The Great Law sought to deemphasize the use of corporal and capital punishment
except in only the most extreme instances.

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Which of the following statements is accurate in regard to the consent defense?

a. Consent is a valid defense to use when a hunter accidentally shoots another hunter to death. b. It could be a defense in certain sporting events that might result in an opponent's death. c. Consent is not considered an acceptable defense under any circumstance. d. It could be a defense that the victim said it was okay to assist them in committing suicide.

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Once a plea is accepted by the __________, it can only be withdrawn inlimited circumstances

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Paroline v. United States (2014) pertained to ______.

A. proper death notification B. legal rights of victims C. juvenile sexual assault D. commercial sexual exploitation of children

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_________ facilitate the community reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons through the provision of a multiplicity of residential, employment, treatment and family reunification services

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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