Police officers have considerable discretion
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The rule of Brady v. Maryland (1963 ) created a limited kind of discovery under the Due Process Clause applies only to _________________ evidence
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The idea that the punishment should be tailored to the risk level of the individual, not the crime, is most representative of the ______ school of criminology.
a. Classical b. German c. Italian d. Russian
Sunday afternoon, Mark was arrested for the possession of marijuana. In his defense, he told the police that he has been diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer. Every time he eats, he vomits, causing him to no longer want to eat. He bought and smoked the marijuana to increase his appetite to reduce the pain of the ulcer. He has no insurance and over-the-counter medications do not stop him from vomiting. Is this a crime of necessity? Why or why not? What are the criteria for the necessity defense? Analyze this case by applying the elements of necessity. Choose a position, come to a conclusion, and argue why Mark would be found guilty or not guilty.
What will be an ideal response?
Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not necessarily wrong by nature are called ____________________
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