Which of the following tests for insanity requires, in part, that the defendant did not know the act was wrong?

a. Wild beast test
b. M’Naghten rule
c. Irresistible-impulse rule
d. Brawner rule


b. M’Naghten rule

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A grand jury is a group of citizens who hear a criminal case during trial and decide upon the defendant's guilt.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Analyze the importance of private security today and the reasons for the growth

What will be an ideal response?

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Procuring another person to testify falsely under oath is punishable as which of the following crimes?

a. obstruction of justice b. perjury c. subornation of perjury d. unlawful solicitation

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Today, the coroner determines the causes of all deaths by violence or under suspicious circumstances. 2. The office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized in the 16th century because of the wealthy landowners who were able to buy their way into office. 3. The first police force was established in London after the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829. 4. Despite the efforts of reformers, police corruption increased dramatically during the reform era. 5. The community era of policing implemented research findings that found traditional methods of policing were ineffective, such as reducing response times and increased calls for service.

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