What is the function of rape shield laws?

A. Defense attorneys do not get to find out the name of the victim until trial.
B. Defense attorneys cannot cross examine a rape victim on past sexual behavior.
C. Victims of rape are not required to testify at trial.
D. Information about the accused is kept confidential until convicted.


B. Defense attorneys cannot cross examine a rape victim on past sexual behavior.

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A. It is unconstitutional to search a room when the occupant is not present, even if the owner or co-occupant gives consent. B. Hotel clerks are not considered to be reliable sources of information. C. When the guest is in the hotel room, they temporary take legal ownership of the premises. D. Hotel guests have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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A. nominal variable B. ordinal variable C. interval variable D. ratio variable

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a. First b. Fourth c. Eighth d. Ninth

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