List the four main categories of defenses to a criminal charge and give an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should define each of the four categories of defenses: alibi, justification, excuse, and procedural defense, and provide an example of each category.

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The Code of _________, developed between 1792 and 1750 B.C., mandated thirty-fold restitution if the victim was a "god" or "palace."

A. Leviticus B. Romans C. Hammurabi D. Silence

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The War on Drugs led to an increase in the number of which type of inmates?

A) The elderly B) Street gang members C) Terminally ill offenders D) Mentally ill individuals

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Evaluations of rehabilitation have found higher levels of recidivism among inmates in ________-sector facilities

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A person uses a hostage as a shield while escaping from a burglary. Which of the following offenses is the most serious offense for which the suspect may be charged?

a. Kidnapping b. Aggravated kidnapping c. Resisting arrest d. Evading arrest e. Terroristic threat

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