______ cases are brought by the government against a defendant for violating a specific law.

a. Criminal
b. Civil
c. Family
d. Contract


a. Criminal

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain what the court considers ?custody? for Miranda purposes

What will be an ideal response?

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Define writ of habeas corpus. What occurs if the writ is granted?

What will be an ideal response?

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Craig __________, the first African American district attorney elected in Dallas County in 2006, inherited an office with what some have called a "convict at all costs" policy

After taking office he dismissed nine prosecutors in the office and established a "Conviction Integrity Unit." Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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