A written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law.

a. Warrant of arrest
b. Habeas Corpus
c. Indictment
d. Commitment
e. Complaint


Answer: a. Warrant of arrest

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a. True b. False

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a. Timothy McVeigh b. Theodore Kaczynski c. al-Qaeda d. Dr. William Luther Pierce

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What will be an ideal response?

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