The difference between first and second degree murder was

a. that Jackson did not kill the victim himself
b. that the pit bulls had never killed a person before
c. that the jury could not find sufficient evidence that Jackson's actions were premeditated, but he certainly acted with wanton disregard for his victim's safety
d. that Jackson had intent to kill the woman but malice was lacking


c

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Which category classifies William as a special offense inmate?

a. HIV positive b. illegal immigrant c. elderly d. substance-involved inmate

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Explain how efforts to control "quality of life" offenses highlight the tension between order and liberty in constitutional democracies

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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