Substantial revisions in the federal insanity defense law were made after the assassination attempt on ______.

a. Ronald Reagan
b. Malcolm X
c. Huey Long
d. Harvey Milk


a. Ronald Reagan

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In the mid-19th century Wood (1854) argued that the ethical issue of ______ led to the corruption and degradation of the legal profession, nevertheless the Supreme Court ruled the practice valid in 1877.

a. attorney–client privilege b. the duty of zealous representation c. solicitation d. contingent fees

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What typically imparts individual characteristics to a tool mark?

What will be an ideal response?

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Matching

1. Spousal testimonial privilege a. Susan couldn't remember who she called on 10.10.10, but after reviewing her phone bill she remembered calling her mom. 2. Excited utterances b. Tom said he robbed the store. Who is Tom? 3. Past recorded recollections c. The wife refused to testify that her husband was not home. 4. Adoptive admissions d. Sam is a hitman hired by Tony. Sam calls Tony as says he killed the victim and wants his money, and Tony responded he would pay him. 5. Declarant e. Judy was stabbed by John, as she falls to the ground she yells to Adam that John stabbed her. Adam testifies to this. 6. Circumstantial admission of guilt f. Dave tried to give the police officer $20 in order to not receive a speeding ticket. 7. Admission by silence g. The defendant did not provide any witnesses to support his alibi. 8. Obstructing justice h. Paul's "partner in crime" said that it was Mike who took the T.V. from the house they broke into. 9. Co-conspirator rule i. Scott was an accomplice in an assault with Jordan. Scott says in front of Jordan and the police that they took turns beating the victim and Jordan didn't respond to that declaration. 10. Witness unavailability j. Sue said Mark shot her and then she died from the gunshot wound.

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When is it NOT appropriate to use the median as a measure of central tendency?

What will be an ideal response?

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