The common-law practice of _________ allowed judges to suspend punishment so that convicted offenders could seek a pardon, gather new evidence, or demonstrate reformed behavior
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
judicial reprieve
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The four-part __________ has become the federal standard concerning the admissibility of scientific evidence, replacing the Frye in some states
A) Comprehensible test B) Merrell Dow test C) Cognitive evaluation D) Daubert test
The Insurance Information Institute allows consumers to obtain information on:
a. proprietary investigators b. various types of insurance c. customers d. transport drivers
Most federal agencies train their agents at the ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Municipalities can have their own body of law. 2. English Common Law and Roman Law are among the primary influences of American Law. 3. The concept of precedent comes from English Common Law. 4. Double jeopardy prevents individuals from being tried for the same crime twice. 5. Stare decisis means that a person has the right to remain silent and does not have to respond to questions that might implicate themselves in a criminal offense.