The principle that an appellate court will reverse a conviction only when the trial record reveals substantial, as distinct from technical, error is known as the doctrine of ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


harmless error

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Female inmates often form groups called ____________________ to cope with prison life.

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

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Why are white-collar crime cases declined more often for prosecution compared to other types of crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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The setting of justice policy is aided by the ____________________ branch of government

a. judicial b. executive c. legislative d. societal

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According to the text, the public expects the police to

a. enforce the law against others. b. give breaks only to their own family and friends. c. help them when they have a problem. d. All of the above

Criminal Justice