Which term outlines that if a death occurs during the commission of a felony, the defendant will be charged with murder in the first degree?

A. mens rea
B. voluntary homicide
C. felony-murder rule
D. premeditation and deliberation


C. felony-murder rule

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A type of evidence, prepared especially for litigation, that is not subject to discovery is the attorney's _________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Mark is giving testimony at his trial. He uses a disparaging word to describe the prosecutor and the judge halts the proceedings. The judge penalizes Mark $50 for his remark. The action of the judge is this regard is called a _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Spanking is considered an example of ______.

a. positive reinforcement b. negative punishment c. negative reinforcement d. positive punishment

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The federal exclusionary rule applies only in criminal cases

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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