A "Defense" is:
A) those matters successfully presented by the defense that will allow the defendant to plea bargain to a lesser crime.
B) those matters successfully presented by the defense that will negate the existence of either the actus reus or mens rea.
C) those matters successfully presented by the defense that will allow for a reduction in sentence.
D) Both B and C
D
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a. True b. False
Which of the following statements is true of sex offenders?
A. Their reintegration into society is smooth. B. They are exempted from supervision by parole officers. C. They are allowed to avoid psychiatric treatment. D. Their rearrest rates are among the lowest for all offenders.
In the context of the pretrial process, which of the following is the purpose of discovery?
A. To force an uncooperative defendant to comply with the court's request B. To inventory all the personal items taken from the suspect C. To examine a witness for possible perjury D. To lessen the element of surprise at trial
Some states have begun to relax their restrictions on access to ________ records. For example, several states have enacted legislation to give the public and/or media access to the names and addresses of juveniles adjudicated for specific offenses
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