An example of circumstantial evidence of an inference of consciousness of person’s guilt is:
a. The defendant invoking his or her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during cross-examination of the defendant by the prosecutor
b. The defendant in a rape case weighed more than two times more than the victim weighed, allowing him to take advantage of his size to subdue and rape the victim
c. The defendant destroyed the clothing that he was wearing on the day of the murder
d. All of the above are correct.
c. The defendant destroyed the clothing that he was wearing on the day of the murder
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This offense is also referred to as blackmail
a. Larceny. b. Robbery. c. Receiving Stolen Property. d. Extortion.
In the early penitentiaries, the imposition of silence was seen as the most important part of the prison discipline program
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Embezzlers tend to hide their stolen money in secret accounts
a. True b. False
What has been the major result of the "tough on crime" political mentality?
A. implementation of sentencing guidelines B. mandatory sentencing C. determinate sentencing to replace the use of parole boards D. all of the above