The sentencing procedure followed in a capital case where the guilt phase is separated from the penalty phase is often referred to as a (an) ____________________

s. bifurcated trial
b. disciplinary hearing
c. evidentiary hearing
d. None of these


Answer: A

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A. Edwards v. Arizona B. Mapp v. Ohio C. United States v. Jones D. Kedra v. City of Philadelphia

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A. preadolescent B. adolescent C. early adult D. adult

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1. The majority of research examining the overlap between victimization and offending has been conducted with sample from North America and Western Europe. 2. The principle of homogamy asserts that associating with criminals increases a person’s risk of victimization. 3. The victim-offender overlap is present for all victims and offenders.

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