Which of the following crimes is committed if a person institutes a false suit in a civil court knowing that he or she does not have an interest in the suit?
a. Fraud
b. Barratry
c. Illegal influence
d. Interference with the duty of a public servant
Ans: b. Barratry
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Voluntary manslaughter requires that an individual kill in a sudden and intense ______ in response to a conduct that is sufficient to excite a reasonable person.
a. heat of passion b. rage c. anger d. jealousy
In which U.S. Supreme Court case did the Court argue that deadly force to prevent inmate escape was valid under certain circumstances?
a. U.S. v. Nix b. Whitley v. Albers c. Clark v. Evans d. Kenny v. Indiana Youth Center
In most jurisdictions, voluntary intoxication may be considered in determining whether a defendant can formulate the ___________ required to prove such crimes as larceny, burglary, and premeditated murder
a. general intent b. actus reus c. culpability d. specific intent
The main goal of broken windows probation is increased
A) communication between probation officers and the community. B) levels of surveillance and monitoring. C) training and employment opportunities. D) programs involving intensive therapy.