According to the classical approach to explaining criminal behavior, rehabilitation of the person is the best remedy for criminal misconduct
a. True
b.False
b
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A. go to trial by jury B. go to a bench trial C. are dismissed outright D. are settled by plea bargain
What is an amicus curiae brief?
A. a friend of the court brief B. an appellate brief C. a request for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal D. a request for a state high court to hear an appeal
With respect to Powell v. McCormack (1969), which of the following statements is false?
A. The House of Representatives unconstitutionally excluded Adam Clayton Powell from his seat because he was properly elected and met the age, residency, and citizenship requirements for office. B. The House of Representatives unconstitutionally expelled Adam Clayton Powell from his seat because he was properly elected and met the age, residency, and citizenship requirements for office. C. The Constitution stipulates the eligibility requirements for membership in the House, and Congress may not impose additional requirements. D. The House improperly excluded Adam Clayton Powell but could have expelled him after seating him.
Evidence the defendant has previously committed similar crimes is admissible:
a. only if there is sufficient similarity to satisfy a modus operandi. b. if the defendant is claiming mistaken identity as a defense at the current trial. c. only if the defendant takes the stand and denies the prior offenses. d. prior offenses are not admissible because they are prejudicial.