Which form of amnesia is the most widely used justification for an insanity defense or mitigation of criminal responsibility in the U.S. courts today?
A) Chronic organic amnesia
B) Alcohol-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder
C) Wernicke's amnesia
D) Limited amnesia
D
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Adults in which of the following conditions are under the most correctional supervision in the United States?
A. jail B. prison C. probation D. parole
A ______ intent applies when an individual intends to attack one person and injures another.
a. general b. specific c. transferred d. constructive
Much of the rise in female criminality is the result of _____.
A. prostitution crimes B. violent crimes, such as homicide C. status offenses and victimless crimes D. minor property crimes
Which federal agency was responsible for capturing bootleggers during Prohibition?
A. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives B. Drug Enforcement Administration C. U.S. Marshals Service D. U.S. Secret Service