A particular crime is punishable by 5 years in prison; this crime is most likely:
a. A misdemeanor
b. A felony
c. A folkway
d. Mens rea
b. A felony
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The search for legal authority conducted by legal professionals designed to convince the courts of a particular legal position is called ____________
a. primary authority b. secondary authority c. academic legal research d. technical legal research e. precedent authority
A trial is not a contest between the prosecution and defense
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the term of a federal judge?
A. four years B. five years C. ten years D. lifetime appointment
The Uniform Crime Reports conform to the “hierarchy rule,” meaning what?
A. In multiple-crime incidents, only the most serious offense is reported to the UCR. B. In multiple-crime incidents, every offense is recorded in official records. C. In multiple-crime incidents, each crime is reported, but the most serious offense is listed first. D. In all criminal incidents, larger metropolitan law enforcement organizations are given prominence with crimes committed in rural areas listed in special indices of the UCR.