Title 42 of the U.S. Code, Section 1983, was intended to provide ______ __________ protection to all "persons" protected under the act when a defendant acted "under color of law."
Fill in the blanks with correct word
civil rights
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Judges can reject plea agreements if:
A) the defendant has been coerced into pleading guilty. B) there is no factual basis for the guilty plea entered by a defendant. C) the prosecutor cannot articulate why the defendant is guilty. D) All of the above.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jill is wanted by the police in connection with a robbery. Jack tells Jill that she can stay with him until the incident 'blows over'. Jill takes the offer. Which of the following offenses has Jack committed?
a. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution/ 3rd degree felony b. Escape/ 3rd degree felony c. Permitting or Facilitating Escape/ 3rd degree felony d. Interference with Public Duties/ Class B