The duress defense is used when people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent some greater harm

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A convicted offender is forbidden from commenting about or adding to a PSI report at the time of the sentencing hearing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In recent years, the Supreme Court has decided many cases that expanded prisoners’ rights.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_________________ refers to evidence intended to create doubts about the credibility of the witness.

a. Contradiction b. Impeachment c. Incompetence d. Incapacitation

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For a search to be reasonable under the Fourth Amendment police generally must have _______ to believe that a search will produce evidence of crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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