A(n) ________ concerning the facts and circumstances of the fatal injury made by the victim of a homicide who is about to die and does not hope to recover is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule.

What will be an ideal response?


declaration (or dying declaration)

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The actual result of waivers has been to:

A) cause fewer juveniles to be labeled as delinquent. B) increase the harshness of penalties for juveniles. C) lessen the harshness of penalties for juveniles. D) cause more juveniles to be labeled as delinquent.

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A defendant must be present in chambers when a judge questions a child witness in a sexual violation case to determine the child's ability to tell the truth

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Attitudinal measures that yield scores that can be quantified and compared are:

a. scales. b. qualitative. c. dependent. d. None of the above.

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______ refers to the period of time when an offender is released from prison and returns to the community.

a. Recidivism b. Pretrial c. Parole d. Reentry

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