A(n) ________ in a state court is known as a "motion for judgment as a matter of law" in the federal courts.

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


directed verdict

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The burden placed on institutional corrections is compounded because of the significant number of inmates who have a dual diagnosis of both _________.

a. mental illness and substance abuse b. mental retardation and suicidal ideation c. mental illness and mental retardation d. substance abuse and suicidal ideation

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Job skills, education, and criminal records are examples of which factors that create barriers faced in desistance?

a. individual factors b. relational factors c. societal factors d. structural factors

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Identify and describe three types of vandalism.

What will be an ideal response?

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that prisoners who adhere to nontraditional religious beliefs may not be denied the opportunity to practice their own religion?

a. Mapp v. Ohio b. Cruz v. Beto c. Bell v. Wolfish d. Pate v. Cooper

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