While cessation of heartbeat was the classic definition of death at common law, most jurisdictions either legislatively or judicially have supplemented this classic requirement of when death occurs by a new definition of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


brain death

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Which act that was put into affect in 1997, created the classification of sexual predators?

A. Jacob Wetterling B. Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety C. Pam Lynchner D. Sexually Violent Offender E. Service Delivery

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In response to the misapplication of $______ million, ICE officials stated that the justifications still provided for the same net total because the two mistakes offset each other.

a. 2 b. 12 c. 14 d. 4

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“The distinction between _________ and __________ crimes is that the former involve a particular criminal intent beyond the act done, while the latter involve merely the intent to do the physical act.”

a. specific intent; general intent b. general intent; specific intent c. transferred intent; general intent d. general intent; transferred intent

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Which of the following is a trend in indigent defense systems?

A. low level of centralized control B. reduced state funding C. establishment of state oversight bodies D. appointment of a total of 10 public defenders

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