What is a motion to quash an indictment? Is an indictment likely to be quashed due to technical errors? Provide a valid reason for a motion to quash an indictment.

What will be an ideal response?


A motion to quash an indictment is a request that a judge completely do away with an indictment. An indictment is not likely to be quashed due to technical errors. Accept reasonable responses for an example of a valid reason to quash an indictment. Sample response: failure to allege an essential element of the crime charged.

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A. Seriousness of offense B. Juveniles prior record C. Youth's amenability to treatment D. Family background

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a. AIRBOMBER b. BIOKILLER c. UNAKILLER d. UNABOMBER

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Delinquency will be reduced if parents provide the type of structure that integrates children into families, while giving them the ability to assert their individuality and regulate their own behavior, a phenomenon referred to as __________

a. parental efficacy b. balancing of interest c. familicide d. tracking

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The UCR is based on crimes reported to police

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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