The principle of stare decisis rests on the concept of proportionality, the idea of "an eye for an eye."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Taking a criminal case to a higher court on the grounds that the defendant was found guilty because of legal error or violation of his or her constitutional rights is known as a/an _____.

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

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Discuss the relationship between alcohol and date or acquaintance rape. Why could this relationship be controversial for victims?

What will be an ideal response?

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the right to counsel attaches at the initial hearing before a magistrate when the defendant is informed of the charges and restrictions on liberty are imposed?

a. Missouri v. Frye b. Strickland v. Washington c. Rothgery v. Gillespie County, Texas d. Ross v. Moffitt

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Which of the following is a solvability factor in the Managing Criminal Investigations program?

a. Is there a witness? c. Will the complainant cooperate? b. Is a suspect named or known? d. All of the above

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