A death caused by an arson fire before it is extinguished occurs in furtherance of the arson and renders the arsonist liable for _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Felony murder

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According to the Supreme Court in Michigan v. Summers, why may police lawfully detain a person without probable cause during the service of a search warrant?

A) To bring him to the police station one time to take fingerprints B) To bring him to the police station for questioning C) To bring him to the police station for questioning after being read Miranda warnings D) During the time that a search warrant is executed in the person?s house

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Which technique do most identity thieves use to explain their crimes?

A) Victim blaming B) Duplication C) Neutralization D) Emotionality

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A paramedic tells police that a gunshot victim stated that his wife shot him shortly before he died. This evidence:

A. would be admissible in court as an excited utterance B. would be admissible in court as a dying declaration C. would not be admissible in court under the hearsay rule D. would not be admissible in court as it is circumstantial

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While "markers" such as rulers, tapes and coins are commonly used in crime scenes, their inclusion in crime scene photographs is:

A) Generally discouraged, since it may attract the viewer's attention B) A generally accepted practice C) An issue determined by the court D) Strictly forbidden

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