The law mandates a rebuttable presumption that children age seven or younger are exempt from criminal liability because they either cannot form mens rea or are incapable of understanding the wrongfulness of actions that would constitute a criminal offense if committed by an adult.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Ans: False.
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Rapid growth in the computer security industry has largely occurred without adequate research on the nature of cybercrimes and criminals
a. True b. False
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Most aggravated assaults are committed with ________
a. blunt objects b. hands c. knives d. firearms
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MDMA (Ecstasy) does not cause which of the following?
a. Increased heart rate and blood pressure b. Increased inhibition c. Confusion, anxiety, and paranoia d. Hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like effects
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The concept of ________ relates to ensuring the fundamental principles of justice and implies the administration of laws does not violate individual rights.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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