The competence of a witness to testify can be established by laying a(n) ________ by proving the witness's first-hand knowledge.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
foundation
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Appellate courts often find no reversible error was committed during the trial court proceedings in large part because of the __________.
A. harmless error doctrine B. plain error doctrine C. reversible error doctrine D. deferential error doctrine
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Which Amendment guarantees a defendant’s right to a speedy trial?
a. First b. Fourth c. Sixth d. Eighth
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Who is responsible for deciding whether an inmate is to receive early release?
a. parole board b. judge c. sheriff d. prison warden
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Many modern criminologists operate from a(n) _______ perspective
a. psychological b. political c. economic d. sociological
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