Johnny Smith shot and killed his wife. Johnny's act is an example of:

A. actus reus.
B. double jeopardy.
C. stare decisis.
D. mens rea.


Answer: A

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a. Professionalism b. Accountability c. Subjectiveness d. Ethics

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

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Herbert Packer likened the idealized criminal justice system to a(n):

a. sports team. b. assembly line. c. tangled bureaucracy. d. obstacle course.

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What will be an ideal response?

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