There are four defenses asserting the lack of capacity to commit a crime: intoxication, ________, insanity and automatism
a. alibi
b. infancy
c. infirmity
d. duress
B
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Donald was arrested for murdering an acquaintance. At the trial, Donald takes the stand and testifies that he and the victim knew each other. He admits that they would drink and use drugs together. One night while "partying," Donald explains in his testimony, an argument got out of hand during a card game. Donald explains that the victim accused him of cheating and pulled out a knife on him and started swinging it in the air. Donald said that he had no choice but to pull out his gun and shoot the victim. The jury convicted Donald of manslaughter. Who would argue that Donald weighed the potential costs and benefits of shooting the victim and decided to pull the trigger as a result of free will?
A. A conflict theorist B. A critical criminologist C. A positivist D. A rational choice theorist
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The exclusive governmental power to make or enforce laws in Indian country is in the hands of tribal governments; federal and state governments have no power in Indian country
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A police officer is only required to Mirandize a suspect if they intend to interrogate that person while they are in custody.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)