Explain the “deadly weapon doctrine” and discuss what makes something a deadly weapon.
What will be an ideal response?
Guns, knives, and other instruments that are designed to be weapons when used against a victim are obviously deadly weapons. Depending on the circumstances, knives, piano wire, and rapidly swung heavy purses can be deadly weapons. A jury evaluating these situations would look to the intent of the defendant. An angry woman swinging her purse knowing that it held a large heavy vase with intent to do bodily harm was wielding a deadly weapon. Similarly, belts or scarves used to strangle or even restrain persons can be deadly weapons, if their use results in serious bodily harm.
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In addition to training, assistance and outreach, OSHA also provides ________ to employers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The “durable power of attorney” includes additional language that will accomplish which of the following?
a. survive the principal's incapacity or allow the power to become effective upon the principle’s incapacity. b. allow the power to become effective only upon the principal's incapacity [this is only true if the power of attorney is a springing power; a is therefore a better answer] c. both a and b d. none of the above
A résumé should usually be ____ in length.?
A. ?one page B. ?two pages C. ?three pages D. ?four pages
A court opinion interpreting one legislative act may be used as precedent for a client's case that involves the application of a different legislative act when:
A. the statutes are part of the same legislative act. B. there is a similarity in language between the legislative acts. C. there is a similarity in function between the legislative acts. D. the key facts are identical or nearly identical. E. all of the above. F. b and c. G. a, b, and c.