Trace the history of the relationship between the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment and the hearsay rule from common law to the present position of the U.S. Supreme Court in Michigan v. Bryant.

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses should include the holding in Ohio v. Roberts, Crawford v. Washington, Davis v. Washington, and Michigan v. Bryant.

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According to the Supreme Court of the United States, jeopardy has been determined to attach in state and federal criminal trials when an indictment has been returned by a grand jury

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Parole officers have the authority to revoke parole if the parolee violates parole conditions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain aggravating and mitigating circumstances and when they are used. List and describe at least three aggravating and three mitigating circumstances.

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the main reason why gang members commit more crime than non-gang members according to the text?

a. They are involved in the drug trade and distribution b. They need to commit crime to remain a part of the gang c. They attract others who are at risk for offending d. They target other gang members

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