The Model Penal Code provides that a homicide that would otherwise be murder may be classified as manslaughter if the homicide is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance

a. True
b. False


a

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Level _______ of the force continuum employs techniques designed to physically incapacitate a suspect without causing death or serious injury

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Among the reasons that a prosecutor may reject charges at the initial screening are: (check all that apply)

a. fear of retaliation from outside sources b. a belief in the innocence of the defendant c. a belief that the suspect is guilty, but conviction is unlikely d. prosecution of the case is not "in the interest of justice"

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A stop is a Fourth Amendment ____________ of a person

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Secret Service is a branch of the Department of ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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