The mother of a crime victim is angry with the police for taking so long to run DNA samples. She thinks it should be done before the end of the day, like on her favorite crime shows, and is surprised to hear that it could take months. She is exhibiting __________.

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


Answer: the CSI effect

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The _____ transmission of violence occurs when abused children mature and become abusive parents

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

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The term used to indicate appellate court interpretations of the law is

a. case law. b. precedent. c. common law. d. substantive law.

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