Identify the types of pretrial motions that will be filed by a defense attorney. (Check all that apply.)

a. A motion to ignore the plea of guilty or not guilty given by a defendant
b. A motion to dismiss the grand jury
c. A motion for severance of defendants or charges
d. A motion to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial


C. A motion for severance of defendants or charges.

D. A motion to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial.

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Which of the following is discussed in your text as a reason that laws should be critically assessed rather than blindly accepted?

a. Laws are fallible b. Laws can be immoral c. Laws are not inclusive of all moral concerns d. All of the above

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Explain the importance of the writ of habeas corpus

What will be an ideal response?

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What does the factor analysis of the PCL-R reveal?

What will be an ideal response?

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What does the population heterogeneity perspective state?

a. Victimization and offending are not related b. Victimization and offending both stem from risk lifestyles c. Victimization and offending both stem from biological factors d. Victimization and offending both are related to personality characteristics or environmental factors

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