As lead prosecutor heading the big trial of the man suspected of murdering three elderly people over two days last winter, you are the lawyer responsible for making the decision of formal charges before trial ad whether or not those charges will include first-degree murder. What are the requirements for first-degree murder, and why is it so important that you, the prosecutor, fully understand them before trial?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
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a. True b. False
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a. 2-3 weeks before the victim's disappearance and 3 to 5 hours after the body was discovered. b. 2-3 days before the victim's disappearance and 3 to 5 days after the body was discovered. c. 1-2 days before the victim's disappearance and 3 to 5 days after the body was discovered. d. 1-2 weeks before the victim's disappearance and 3 to 5 days after the body was discovered.
__________ occurs when witnesses or victims give misinformation either through leading questions, when lineups are not conducted properly, or when memories are distorted
Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.
Research on Miranda in operation shows that many suspects __________ their Miranda rights
a. clearly understand b. acted on c. demanded protection for d. waived