The story of Marion Coakley in the Law in Society section suggests that entirely proper jury trial procedures can cause wrongful convictions

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Inquiries to the police from the defense counsel about a case should be referred to the prosecutor's office

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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It is implied that “carrots” offered in Boston’s Ceasefire program are meant to ______.

a. persuade gang members to serve as witnesses against other gang members b. provide prosocial resources to assist gang members in terminating their relationships with gangs and desisting from crime c. lead to the relocation of gang members to other cities d. get criminally active gang members to accept plea gangs

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What is forensic entomology and how do entomologists help in estimating time of death?

What will be an ideal response?

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Jose gets pulled over for a traffic violation. Jose has his handgun sitting on the passenger seat. What offense has Jose committed besides his traffic violation?

a. Places Weapons Prohibited b. Unlawful Carrying of Weapons c. Unlawful Possession of Firearm d. Unlawful Transfer of Certain Weapons

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