Originally most prosecutions under the _______ Act were based on extortion by public officials by force, violence, or fear. Now prosecutors frequently rely on the act to prosecute state and local officials based on extortion "under color of official rights."

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Hobbs

Criminal Justice

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Compare and contrast consensus and conflict theories of law. Which do you believe is the most important and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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The right to the assistance of counsel for the accused is found _____.

a. In the Fourth Amendment b. In the Fifth Amendment c. In the Sixth Amendment d. Nowhere in the Constitution

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The means of smoke management shall be a combination of

a) identification, containment and smoke removal b) identification, containment and egress c) compartmentation, control of smoke migration from the affected area and means of removing smoke to the exterior of the building d) identification, localization, egress and staff training

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A _________________ is an area of a city usually inhabited by individuals of the same race or ethnic background who live in poverty and, to outsiders, apparent social disorganization

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice