Statutory law can also be referred to as ____________ because it is set forth in organized, structured codes (such as the U.S. Criminal Code or the criminal code of a specific state)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
codified law
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Directed police patrolling occurs when:
a. The police direct citizens away from high-crime areas by blocking streets and thus reduce crime b. The police utilize high tech devices such as drones in order to identify crimes and direct patrol vehicles to the scene c. The police focus on hot-spot locations for crime, which appears to be able to reduce the amount of crime at these locations d. The police adopt community policing strategies in traditional high-crime areas, such as suburbs
Alex recently bought a new car. He wants to take it out for a joyride to see what its capable of. He peels out from stoplights ensuring the tires screech loudly and races any car that happens to pull up next to him. In the excitement of his ride he decides to drive up on the sidewalk at top speed, assuming any pedestrians will jump out of the way. If pedestrians die as a result of his conduct, what is the most likely criminal charge?
a. capital murder b. voluntary manslaughter c. vehicular manslaughter d. depraved heart murder
Forensic science is defined as ________.
A. science in action B. a reconstruction of crimes C. the study of physical evidence related to a crime D. that part of science applied to answering legal questions
Discuss why the trial of Quakers William Penn and William Mead in 1670 is considered an historical turning point in the development of a trial by jury.
What will be an ideal response?