In 2002, the Supreme Court ruled in ____________________ that execution of the mentally retarded was unconstitutional

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Atkins v. Virginia

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Which of the following defenses recognizes that conduct that would otherwise be criminal is justified when undertaken to prevent a significant harm?

a. self-defense b. justifiable misconduct c. necessity d. all means defense

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The first appearance is triggered by the filing of a complaint, which is a sworn statement by the prosecutor charging the defendant with a specific offense. What are the four primary purposes of the initial appearance and why is each important?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following Queen’s was outraged by the guilty by insanity verdict of Daniel M’Naghten?

a. Queen Elizabeth I b. Queen Elizabeth II c. Queen Mary of Scots d. Queen Victoria

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Harm reduction abandons abstinence as a realistic objective

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

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