What type of indigent defense system are private attorneys employed to represent indigent defendants?

a. Fixed-price contract programs
b. Contract attorney programs
c. Public defender programs
d. Assigned counsel programs


d. Assigned counsel programs

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________ is defined as obtaining property from another by use of threatened force or

fear. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Justice Stewart said that he could not define obscenity but that he “know[s] it when [he] see[s] it.” Attempt to define obscenity. Why is it important for courts to have a working definition instead of following Justice Stewart’s lead?

What will be an ideal response?

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Diminished responsibility is an ___________ excuse defense

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The 911 Commission report contains a copy of a 1998 CIA briefing paper to President Clinton

warning of a possible hijacking plot, as well as a 2001 White House briefing to President Bush warning that Usama Bin Ladin planned an attack within U.S. borders. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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