When death is inflicted by public officers in obedience to a court judgment or in discharge of certain other legal duties it is considered. _________

a. voluntary manslaughter
b. involuntary manslaughter
c. excusable homicide
d. justifiable homicide


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Identify and describe the three requirements associated with the Belmont Report’s Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects and Research.

What will be an ideal response?

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Prison authorities may NOT be held liable for use of non-deadly force

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

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Sue has been released without charges. What is the most likely reason for this?

a. Sue had a prescription and did not have mens rea. b. Sue had actus reus but did not have a prescription. c. Sue had a contractual relationship to the police. d. Sue had a medical marijuana prescription.

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