Most criminal cases are prosecuted under

a. municipal laws.
b. state laws.
c. federal laws.
d. common laws.


b. state laws.

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____________ use the Internet to attack hate sites, damage them and release personal information about their members

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Are all categories of speech not protected by the First Amendment are criminal in nature?

a. Yes, all speech not protected may be prosecuted. b. No, libel is a civil proceeding. c. Yes, anything can be criminalized. d. Not if it is unintentional.

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Research studies have found that domestic violence is a common precipitating factor in road rage.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The U.S. Supreme Court held in Strickland v. Washington (1984) that defendants in capital cases had the right to representation that meets an "objective standard of reasonableness."

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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