The Law of the Twelve Tables was:
a. The codification of Roman "customary law."
b. A "bill of rights" granted to common folk in ancient societies.
c. A group of laws originally passed in 18th century New England.
d. A special code passed in France during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte.
A
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a. biological needs b. commonality c. security needs d. technological advances
The __________of threatened battery assault is the intention to cause another person to fear imminent battery
a. Actus reus. b. Mens rea. c. Mala in se. d. Stare decisis.
If new evidence proves that a death row prisoner did not commit the crime, what action can the governor take in response?
A. appoint a new police force B. issue an absolute pardon C. send the case to a state supreme court D. send the case to the U.S. Supreme Court
What level of proof of guilt must be present at a probation revocation hearing?
a. Beyond a reasonable doubt b. Beyond a probable doubt c. Preponderance of the evidence d. None of the above