Which one of the following defenses is not considered to be a valid defense in a criminal proceeding?
a. Mistake of fact
b. Duress
c. Intoxication
d. Entrapment
e. None of the above responds to the question.
Answer: c. Intoxication
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true about fingerprint evidence?
A. The potential error rate for fingerprint identification in actual practice has been systematically studied. B. There is a uniform approach to deciding what counts as a match between two fingerprints. C. There is a definite lack of quality control relating to fingerprint examiners themselves. D. Fingerprint examiners are compelled in court to testify with "probability" about a match between two fingerprints.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).