In order to be held criminally liable for a failure to act, the defendant:

a. must have a moral duty to act.
b. must possess malice aforethought.
c. must be at least negligent.
d. must have a legal duty to act.


d

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What will be an ideal response?

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Specifications of parole generally include: no further offenses, staying off drugs and alcohol, staying in specified geographic area, getting a job or training, reporting on regular basis to parole office, and staying away form known offenders and

gang members. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Truthful individuals generally make good eye contact

a. True b. False

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