To what extent do wounds play a role in understanding the facts and circumstances surrounding a shooting death?
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• The physical characteristics of the wounds may vary, depending on the type of caliber weapon used, the distance between the shooter and victim, and whether the lethal bullet had ricocheted off another object. In the case of a contact wound, where the muzzle of the weapon was held against the body when discharged, certain residue will be present. Soot is always present in such wounds, with powder particles identified in at least half of cases. The wound can also indicate whether the victim was alive before the shooting.
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Which of the following statements is true of the Community Corrections Acts (CCAs)?
A. CCAs decentralize authority and engage communities in the process of reintegrating offenders into society. B. CCAs typically support residential corrections programs but not nonresidential corrections programs. C. Under a typical CCA, the cost of correctional programs is significantly higher than the annual cost of housing a state prisoner. D. Under a typical CCA, the state is solely responsible for establishing community corrections goals and policies.
Once taken into custody, a child has the same Fourth Amendment Rights as an adult
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a. Embezzlement goes back to ancient Greece. b. The number of people arrested for embezzlement has decreased in the past decade. c. Moving property without an owner's consent is legally defined as embezzlement. d. Third World countries are immune to embezzlement due to their poverty and lack of economy.