An eight-state study published in 1991 showed that the insanity defense was used in less than 1% of cases that came before county-level courts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Mintzberg's model of chief executives includes the interpersonal role, with figurehead, leadership, and liaison duties

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_______ sexual abuse includes incest and refers to any type of exploitative sexual contact occurring between relatives

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Breed v. Jones decided that:

A. juveniles can be tried in adult court but punished in juvenile court. B. juveniles can be tried in both juvenile and adult courts for the same crime. C. double jeopardy applies to juvenile proceedings. D. juveniles can be tried in juvenile court but punished in adult court.

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Throughout history, law has served many secondary functions which include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. protect the interests of society b. govern behavior c. allow antisocial behavior d. enforce moral beliefs

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