Explain what an inmate must prove in order to prevail in suits involving deliberate indifference.

What will be an ideal response?


For inmates to prevail in suits involving deliberate indifference claims, they must prove that (1) they suffered an objectively serious deprivation or harm and (2) prison officials were aware of the risk that caused the alleged harm and they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it.

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Mere mental planning to commit a crime is insufficient to prove attempt.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following courtroom actors works mostly behind the scenes?

A. law clerks B. bailiffs C. lawyers D. court administrators

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Many other countries use a process where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses as well as many other areas of the case. This is referred to as a(n)______ system

A) adversarial B) inquisitorial C) civil law D) authoritarian E) totalitarian

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Not all crimes are deviant and not all deviant acts are criminal

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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