The test of the adequacy of provocation in manslaughter cases is determined by how the average or ____________ person would react under those circumstances

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reasonable

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Researchers of ________ theory have developed algorithms for efficiently providing randomized patrolling and inspection strategies

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Returning home from a barbecue at 3 a.m.inrural Philo, Illinois, twenty-four-year-old Katie Daly skiddedonwet gravel and lost control of the all-terrain vehicle she was driving. Her nineteen-year-old cousin, Annie Daly, was thrown from the passenger seat and diedina hospital four hours later. At the time of the accident, Katie's blood alcohol level was well over the state's legal limit, and she was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence (DUI). Given her family connection to the victim, local prosecutors agreed to a plea deal in which Katie would be spared prison, instead receiving a punishment of probation for her crime. Champaign County judge Richard Klaus rejected the plea bargain and sentenced Katie to three and half years in prison. The defense attorney appealed

the decision, and in December 2014, an Illinois appellate court agreed, ruling that Klaus had abused his discretion by putting the defendant behind bars and sentenced Katie to probation. Illinois uses an indeterminate sentencing model. Judge Klaus rejected the plea agreement. According to the text, what factor was the most important to Judge Klaus in his sentencing decision? A. Katie's age B. Katie's blood alcohol level C. Katie's prior record of DUI offenses D. That it was a deterrable crime

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Which of the following is true about crime in America?

a. Crime rates are increasing and Americans are not fearful of crime. b. Crime rates are decreasing and Americans are not fearful of crime. c. Crime rates are increasing and Americans are fearful of crime. d. Crime rates are decreasing and Americans are fearful of crime.

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All states that have legislation on the definition of a gang share the same definition for ease of identification of gangs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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