Discuss the reasons behind the growth in stalking crimes
What will be an ideal response?
• Not a common law crime but celebrities, former lovers and former spouses have been subjected to it.
• Became a public issue when actress Rebecca Shaeffer was killed in 1989 by a fan who had stalked her for two years.
• As a result, states jumped on the bandwagon to pass anti-stalking laws.
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a. id b. superego c. ego d. super id
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements about public defenders is true?
A. They represent the state against criminal defendants. B. They easily gain the trust of their clients. C. They often face a heavy caseload. D. Their interests are purely financial. E. None of these; all of the statements given are false.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false