Explain the typical qualifications that are necessary for jurors

What will be an ideal response?


• Citizens of the United States.
• Over eighteen years of age.
• Free of felony convictions.
• Healthy enough to function in a jury setting.
• Sufficiently intelligent to understand the issues of a trial.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend the English language

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A. entrapment B. necessity C. duress D. intoxication

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The actual discoverer of LSD in 1943 was Adam Sertürner.

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

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A person cannot be held criminally liable for a (an) __________

a. prohibited act b. intention c. misdemeanor d. felony

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Match each characteristic to the type of crime.

A) Human trafficking/trafficking in persons B) Human smuggling 1) The people involved are victims. 2) May or may not involve crossing an international border. 3) The people involved are violating the law. 4) Contains an element of force, fraud, or coercion. 5) Involves no forced labor or other exploitation. 6) Individuals are free to change jobs or leave. 7) Individuals involved generally are cooperating. 8) People involved have their movements limited or their documents confiscated.

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