The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act and the Innocence Protection Act were signed into law in 2004. Select one of these two Acts and explain its purpose. Analyze why the Act was necessary and name the key elements. Give your opinion concerning the impact of your chose Act on the police and courts.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should focus on only one of the two Acts in the question, not both.
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a. legislation, case law, and constitutional law. b. case law and administrative codes. c. legislation, constitutional law, and administrative codes. d. case law and constitutional law.
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a. True b. False
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