How did Butts and Walker change to whom the actual malice standard applies?

What will be an ideal response?


These cases extended the Sullivan standard to public figures.

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Erin is a 12-year-old boy and his parents are divorcing. Erin wants to live with his father because he thinks his father will allow him to stay up late, eat what he wants, and allow him to play video games all day. His dad is the "fun parent." The court will probably:

A. Make an independent determination of Erin's best interests. B. Grant Erin's desire because he's a boy. C. Not grant Erin's wish because he is not yet 14. D. Not grant his wish. A child's desire is not a court consideration.

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The sneak and peek warrant authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act may be used to investigate any crime, and not just crimes related to terror investigations

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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___________________ studies are designed to obtain information from youthful subjects about their violations of the law

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In some jurisdictions a corporation cannot be held criminally liable for crimes against persons unless the offense is based on the corporation's _________ rather than on specific intent

a. actual malice b. negligence c. willful misconduct d. strict liability

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