Taken to the extreme, the ___________ can be used to interpret a statute in a manner that is at odds with legislative intent

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Rule of lenity

Criminal Justice

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This denotes purification and growth and reminds Muslims that what they have is a gift from Allah

a. Sawm b. Ramadan c. Zakat d. Hajj

Criminal Justice

As it applies to American law, habeas corpus is found in ______.

A. Article I of the Constitution B. the Sixth Amendment C. the Eighth Amendment D. the Fourteenth Amendment

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is not a condition for the issuance of a warrant?

A. the existence of probable cause B. the suspect must be informed of his/her rights C. evidence must be presented to the judicial officer and be supported by "oath or affirmation," D. the warrant must describe the specific place to be searched E. the warrant must describe the person or items to be seized

Criminal Justice

The primary responsibility of the Department of ___________ is the collection of revenues due the federal government

a. Homeland security b. Justice c. the Treasury d. Defense

Criminal Justice