______________ is a Latin legal concept that means that once a legal precedent has been made by a court; all subsequent judicial decisions should follow that precedent unless there is a compelling reason not to

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


stare decisis

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A. child victimization laws B. safe baby laws C. mandatory reporting laws D. safe haven laws

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A public defender is a private sector attorney who works on a contract (for fee) basis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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