Rape shield laws prevent the introduction of irrelevant facts about the victim's sexual past into evidence
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
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Which of the following is not offered by the author as a reason why people enter the policing profession?
A) family tradition B) helping people C) job security D) excitement
George drives his wife Martha to a doctor's appointment. He waits in the car. When she returns from the doctor's office, she tells George "I'm pregnant." "That's great news," George replies. "Let's celebrate " The two go to a local restaurant and bar. Over the next several hours they celebrate by drinking excessively. When closing time arrives, they depart in their automobile with Martha driving because they agree George has had way too much to drink. Unfortunately, so has Martha. On the way home, due to her intoxicated condition, Martha falls asleep at the wheel. The car runs off the road and overturns. George is killed. Martha survives but miscarries at the scene. What is (are) the most serious offense(s), if any, Martha has committed?
A) driving while intoxicated B) no offenses because the deaths were accidents C) intoxication manslaughter of George D) intoxication manslaughter of George and the fetus
The victim's clothing worn both at the time of the assault and after the assault should be collected for laboratory examination
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Under a scheme of _____________ sentencing, judges are free to impose particular sentences within ranges of minimum and maximum penalties prescribed by law
a. indeterminate b. indefinite c. mandatory d. determinate