Typically civil lawsuits seek:
a. To punish a wrongdoer.
b. Compensation.
c. To deter others from committing a similar offense.
d. To protect society.
b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The ______ version of the MAOA gene results in a brain less efficient in utilizing serotonin, which is a risk factor for a number of behavioral problems.
a. high-activity b. low-activity c. antisocial d. prosocial
Angela works with a crime investigation unit studying physical evidence. She is a specialist in reconstructing criminal acts and establishing a common origin of samples of evidence. In which field does Angela work?
A. odontology B. toxicology C. criminalistics D. ballistics
In most GBMI jurisdictions, which of the following is not required for the jury to return a finding of "guilty but mentally ill?"
A) Every statutory element necessary for a conviction has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. B) The defendant was not found to have been legally insane at the time the crime was committed. C) The defendant is found to have been mentally ill at the time the crime was committed. D) The defendant is found to have exhibited psychopathic tendencies prior to the crime.