In the 2005 case of Brian Nichols in Georgia, the primary reason he was able to escape and commit violent acts was what?

a. Help in the community
b. Assistance by corrupt jail personnel
c. Complacency by the guards
d. Unsecured doors


Answer: c

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Our modern system of law is based upon which of the following?

A. Code of Hammurabi B. lex talionis C. stare decisis D. common law

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The right of a defendant to confront witnesses against him or her is found ______.

A. in the Fourth Amendment B. in the Fifth Amendment C. in the Sixth Amendment D. nowhere in the Constitution

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Correctional officers have recently begun using ______ in order to prevent them from getting involved in fights in prisons.

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

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The U.S. Supreme Court has held that if a defendant represents himself or herself, the trial judge:

A. Must assist the defendant regarding the rules of evidence. B. Has no obligation to inform the defendant that the judge has no constitutional duty to assist the defendant. C. Must appoint a standby attorney. D. May appoint a standby attorney if the defendant does not object.

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