What is a bifurcated trial structure?

What will be an ideal response?


A two-part trial structure in which the jury first determines guilt or innocence and then considers new evidence relating to the appropriate punishment.

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Describe three possible signs that a homicide is ritualistic

What will be an ideal response?

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In a drug investigation, officers can avoid charges of entrapment by:

a. having a third party buy the drugs. b. making two or more buys. c. making an immediate arrest that is witnessed. d. using marked buy money.

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An example of a low-velocity explosive is:

a. TNT b. dynamite c. black powder d. C-4 e. none of the above

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The standard of proof for juveniles to become classified as delinquents is "beyond a reasonable doubt."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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