In the 18th century, the concept of ______ gave fathers the right to use strict discipline on unruly children.

A. pater familias
B. parens patriae
C. patria postestas
D. prima facie


C. patria postestas

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In Tennessee v. Garner, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Fleeing Felon Doctrine

a. true b. false

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Based on 2015 data, which of the following crimes is least likely to be cleared by arrest or exceptional means?

a. murder b. burglary c. rape d. aggravated assault

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The elements of the Texas theft of service statute require that an individual intend to avoid payment for a service by securing performance of the service through deception, threat, or ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ are usually hired by the juvenile and paid for by monies outside the court.

A. Private defense counsels B. Court-appointed defense counsels C. Public defenders D. Guardian ad litems

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