What is the difference between first and second-degree murder?

What will be an ideal response?


In first-degree murder the crime is committed knowingly after a person deliberates on the matter. Second degree a person commits the crime knowingly and not as an act of passion.

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_______________, a principle of effective correctional intervention, refers to the idea that effective organizations have well-defined goals, ethical principles, and a history of efficiently responding to issues that have an impact on the treatment facilities. Staff cohesion, support service training, self-evaluation and use of outside resources also characterize the organization.

a. Organizational culture b. Program implementation/maintenance c. Management/staff characteristics d. Client risk/need practices

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Under Federal rules, testimony about statements made by a person to show that the person was mentally ill _____

a. are hearsay and not admissible b. are not hearsay c. are hearsay but admissible because of their indicia of reliability d. are excludable under Ohio v. Roberts

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Bob is arrested for robbery. While waiting for his trial, he falls mentally ill and is found incompetent to stand trial. After six months of treatment for his illness, he recovers. Bob:

A) is considered guilty but mentally ill. B) can now be tried for robbery C) is considered legally insane. D) is not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Panels made up of military officers to try U. S. military personnel for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice are termed _________ ______________ ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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