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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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.
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.
___________________ studies are designed to obtain information from youthful subjects about their violations of the law
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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