A legal error that requires the lower court's ruling to be overturned is called a __________.

A. fatal error
B. reversible error
C. primary error
D. consequential error


Answer: B

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a. True b. False

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Most advocates of restorative justice agree that it involves five basic principles. Identify three of these principles.

What will be an ideal response?

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The most significant factor related to gang violence is ________ activity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic philosophical reasons for sentencing criminals?

a. restorative justice b. retribution c. incapacitation d. deterrence

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