Victims’ rights are referenced in state laws and constitutions in ______ states.
A. 25
B. 35
C. 45
D. 50
C. 45
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What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A dying declaration is an exception to the hearsay rule because it assumes a person about to die will not lie. 2. The “CSI effect” refers to the accuracy and effectiveness of DNA evidence as used in courts. 3. Compulsory process refers to the subpoena power that can force a witness to come to court and testify. 4. The defense attorney usually has the final closing argument. 5. A motion for a new trial may result in double jeopardy.
As a general rule, adult employees of federal and state governments have full Fourth Amendment protections. Some employees in sensitive jobs, especially those that require the carrying of firearms or that involve direct drug interdiction, may
A) require that the government prove that probable cause exists to believe that the employee is a user of illegal drugs prior to being forced to submit to a drug screen test. B) have to submit to warrantless and suspicionless drug testing when applying for a promotion or job transfer because the needs of the governmental agency outweigh the small loss of privacy required by the search. C) be subject to suspicionless testing, but a warrant will be required to assure the legality of the search. D) have to submit to a warrant-based drug screening in order to continue employment, but the warrant required is based on the reduced level of probable cause that applies for administrative search situations. E) have to give a urine sample but cannot be forced to give a blood sample for drug testing since the intrusiveness of blood testing offends the Fourth Amendment requirements.
_______________ occurs when the victim exhibits some personal characteristic that unknowingly either threatens or encourages the attacker
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word