Attorneys often take civil cases in exchange for a percentage of the award, if the plaintiff is successful

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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In England, justices of the peace released minor offenders if they promised to behave and if some responsible person agreed to make sure they keep their promise. This was known as:

a. Probation c. The good behavior bond b. Parole d. Recidivism

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Explain how a legal duty to act may exist

What will be an ideal response?

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Some of the officers have concerns that they will be personally sued for actions that they took to discipline prisoners. One of the officers voices that they are not liable as long as they are on duty and in uniform. Mr. Johnson explains that the Supreme Court ruled that correctional officials who knowingly violate the Eighth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. What case

was this decided in? a. Hope v. Pelzer b. Knop v. Johnson c. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey d. Washington v. Lee

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The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents the prosecution from seeking to have a "not guilty" verdict overturned on appeal?

a. the Fifth Amendment b. the Fourth Amendment c. the Eighth Amendment d. the Sixth Amendment

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