During a bench trial, the defense prefers when the issues are either highly technical or very emotional. This is an example of __________.
A. law on the books
B. law in action
C. a hung jury
D. jury bias
Answer: B
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a. anti-social personality pattern b. pro-criminal attitude c. substance use d. all of the above
In ____________ courts, no trials are held, no jurors are employed, and no witnesses are heard.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
List and define the types of multiple murder, and provide an illustration of each.
What will be an ideal response?
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c. The vast majority of rape victims are raped by men strangers. d. The vast majority of rape victims are raped by teenagers.