Proving the defendant committed the crime in the _________ can often result in reducing murder charges to manslaughter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
heat of passion
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?Which article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch?
A. ?Article I B. ?Article II C. ?Article III D. ?Article IV
Jason, a defendant in a drug conspiracy trial, made a threatening gesture toward a testifying witness. Jason was charged with ____________________________ because the proceedings had to be interrupted for inquiry as to whether the jury saw the gesture and because of Jason's intent to intimidate the witness. Jason was convicted of this charge even though the witness testified that he was not intimidated and the gesture was not observed by the jury.
A. obstruction of justice B. tampering with the jury C. contempt of court D. tampering with a witness
Through the privatization of prisons, as of 2001, approximately 20% of federal and state prisoners were housed in private prisons
a. True b. False
Most medical payment, uninsured, and underinsured motorist coverages require arbitration in the event of a dispute.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)