What is the common law definition of rape?

What will be an ideal response?


Under the common law, rape was defined as the forcible carnal knowledge of a woman against her will.

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An IP address typically takes the form

#.#.#.#, in which # can be any number from 0 to 255. a. True b. False

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are strategies of intensive supervision probation?

A. low movement restrictions B. more meetings and check-ins C. self-reporting of treatment programs D. strong response to violations

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The USA PATRIOT Act increases the __________ power of the government

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In this case, the court held that an error made by the trial court in admitting illegally obtained evidence does not require an automatic reversal of the conviction if the error is determined to be harmless

A) Escobedo v. Illinois B) Miranda v. Illinois C) Gideon v. Wainwright D) Arizona v. Fulminate

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