What is an affirmative defense?

What will be an ideal response?


Affirmative defenses put the burden of proof and, in most cases, the burden of persuasion on the defendant.

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Three blood samples were exposed to antiserums, causing the reactions shown in the table. Based on these results, determine the ABO/Rh blood type of each sample

Blood Sample 1 Blood Sample 2 Blood Sample 3 Anti-A Agglutinates No reaction No reaction Anti-B Agglutinates No reaction Agglutinates Anti-D No reaction Agglutinates Agglutinates What will be an ideal response?

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A strong set of ethical norms has been established to guide prosecutors in most U.S. courts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Choose one of the types of recruitment which gangs use and describe

What will be an ideal response?

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Being arrested for burglary would be considered a ______ probation violation.

A. technical B. substantive C. procedural D. major

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