In a civil trial the burden of proof falls on the plaintiff. The standard of proofis lower. It is generally the __________ of evidence, roughly akinto "more certain than not."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


preponderance

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Due process advocates believe the criminal process should resemble an obstacle course

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Certain statutory offenses exist where mens rea is not essential. These offenses fall within a category known as:

A. torts. B. strict liability crimes. C. mala in se crimes. D. stare decisis.

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The four states with the highest incarceration rates are located in the ____________ of the United States.

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

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A component of community policing is a. community wellness

b. problem-oriented policing. c. sobriety checkpoints. d. community wellness, problem-oriented policing, and sobriety checkpoints. e. none of the other choices.

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