Explain the differences between mala in se and mala prohibita crimes. Provide an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


? An act is mala in se if it is inherently wrong or goes against "natural law.".
• An act is mala prohibita if it is prohibited by "man's law," or the law of a particular society.

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The Supreme Court has ruled on cases concerning interrogation under the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, and the _____________ ___________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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______ alters how crimes are viewed by persons within the community and agents of social control.

A. Culture B. Employment C. Economic stability D. Location

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Inmate Authority - Inmates shall have access to inmate records, handle inmate money or commissary accounts, and have access to any computer.

a. True b. False

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The defense can claim that Mr. Blue should have responded by:

a. shooting the intruder in the leg. b. telling his dog to bite the intruder. c. retreating from the home and contacting law enforcement. d. beating the intruder until law enforcement arrives.

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