The initial trial court appearance, at which the accused is read the charges, advised of his or her rights, and asked to enter a plea is called a(n) _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
arraignment
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Which of the following statements was not suggested by Alan Dershowitz in his "torture warrant" idea?
A. A set of trained military torturers would have to be ready at all times. B. The suspect would be given immunity from prosecution based on information elicited by the torture. C. There is an absolute need to obtain immediate information to save lives. D. There is probable cause that the suspect has needed information, but is unwilling to reveal it.
An adult who commits a crime is referred to as a criminal; a minor who commits a crime is called a(n) ______.
a. delinquent b. aberrant c. felon d. criminal
Mens rea translated means "evil state of mind."
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The U.S. Supreme Court developed the stop-and-frisk exception, whereby a police officer could pat down a suspicious person without a warrant, in the landmark case of a. Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
b. Terry v. Ohio (1968). c. Chimel v. California (1969). d. Miranda v. Arizona (1966).