Proving criminal intent is difficult and usually relies upon inferences made from actions and

a. evidence

b. attendant circumstances.
c. actus reus.
d. mens rea.


b

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Which of the following is a basic rationale for prosecuting and punishing corporations, rather than individual executives?

a. Only organizations, not individuals, can be deterred b. Organizations are less able to compensate victims than are individual executives c. Prosecutors can often secure cooperation more effectively when they have the option of prosecuting both the organization and individual executives d. Legal responsibility for crimes always lies ultimately with the corporation

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Larry learns that Nancy and Frank are having an affair. Larry contacts the two, threatening to expose the relationship to their respective spouses unless they pay him $5,000. Larry is guilty of

A. larceny. B. extortion. C. bribery. D. embezzlement.

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Discuss when the "fruits of the poisonous tree" doctrine does not apply

What will be an ideal response?

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When dealing with a barricaded subject who is emotionally disturbed, an attempt should be made to determine the cause of his ________.

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

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