Under Texas law, the sentence for an intentional killing is 5 to 99 years or life (felony of the first degree)
However, if the defendant can convince the jury that the killing was the result of sudden passion arising from adequate cause, the jury can use the sentencing range of a felony of the second degree. This is an example of the principle of mitigation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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a. virtues given at birth b. self c. interpretation of free will d. presentation of the divine plan
There are debates about whether practices like waterboarding, sexual degradation, environmental stress, and sleep deprivation should be defined as torture or ______.
A. enhanced interrogation B. access control C. official persuasion D. information promotion
The George County Subdivison has decided to form a neighborhood watch program to combat recent criminal activity. Luke Smith has been chosen as the chairperson for this organization. Mr. Smith felt it would be proactive to invite representatives from the local police department for their input so they can fight this problem together. At the meeting, Mr. Smith and law enforcement agree to increase bike and foot patrol to make their presence known. This would be an example of _________ policing. a. community b. watchman c. order maintenance d. functional e. service watch
What will be an ideal response?
Illegal efforts to avoid paying the proper amount of tax owed to government is called
a. tax evasion b. treason c. espionage d. extortion