The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) changed the procedures for filing a writ of habeas corpus. One of the key changes caused by the act is:
a. The writ may not be suspended without the approval of the president.
b. The writ must state a federal issue.
c. The prisoner must first exhaust his or her state rights and there is an absence of a state right.
d. The writ must be signed and sworn to by the petitioner.
C
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One of the most significant limitations of early self-report surveys has been ______.
A. their focus on minor delinquency and status offenses B. their focus on serious forms of delinquency C. their focus on drug use and attitudes D. their focus on sexual habits and attitudes
In the early ____ century reformers of criminal justice introduced the penitentiary
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
After a divorce trial, parties may have to pursue postjudgment actions. These are generally not available for:
A. Custody decisions. B. Property division. C. Alimony awards. D. Child support awards.
In medieval England, a collective group of 10 families that pledged to help one another and provide mutual aid was called a:
A) tythingman. B) hundred. C) ?shire reeve D) tythings. E) pledge.