Wrongful convictions are often the result of erroneous __________ identification, false confessions, ineffective counsel, and police or prosecutor misconduct

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


eyewitness

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At the age of 15, Julie gave birth to twin sons. Julie was a high school dropout and did not have a job. She was not able to take proper care of the boys so she decided to give them up for adoption. Their father was convicted of armed robbery and rape. He signed over his custody rights to the state while serving a 30-year prison sentence. Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

A. That their adopted mother is criminal B. That their biological father is criminal C. That their biological mother ends up committing crime after the boys are adopted D. That their adopted parents are over 40 years old

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The majority of jail inmates are offenders who have been convicted of a crime and are serving their sentences in the jail

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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For neurotics, the biological link is in the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system, which involves ______.

a. pain and punishment b. excitement c. fight and flight reactions d. antisocial behavior

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Though fear exists about potential resurgence, the LTTE was defeated in what year?

a. 2009 b. 1991 c. 2001 d. 1945

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