A ______________ occurs when someone is convicted of a crime they did not commit

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


wrongful conviction

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The Sixth Amendment provides for the right to counsel in "all criminal prosecutions," so it is not limited to the trial itself

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Individuals that claim insanity as a criminal defense may not have the ability to form ___________

a. mala in se b. mens rea c. actus reus d. stare decisis

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What should a parole officer's first step be if he or she thinks a parolee has failed to adhere to a technical condition of parole supervision?

A) make a warrant for arrest and custody B) create a notice of violation C) create a stipulated agreement D) make a determination of a violation

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The ________ is Goffman's concept of a setting isolating people from society and unnecessarily manipulating them through the actions of the administrative staff

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

Criminal Justice