Compare how the federal courts deal with admissions in relation to hearsay rules to the approach followed by the California courts, and discuss the rationale behind the approach used by the California courts.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include that federal courts categorize admissions as nonhearsay, and admissions are freely admissible as exemptions to the hearsay rule. California follows the traditional approach and treats admissions as exceptions, not exemptions, to the hearsay rule. The traditional approach views an admission as reliable and finds that an individual who made the admission can take the stand and explain his or her statement. California courts also believe that people should be held liable for their statements.
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a. one of the only tests available to assess differences between related samples. b. it works well whenever sample size exceeds 1,000. c. it works well with small N's such as 15 or fewer. d. None of the above.
Match the following types of homicide with the characteristics listed below.
A. Although the person accused for this crime had intent to kill or cause great bodily harm, the law recognizes certain circumstances as negating (taking away) those guilty states of mind B. If a person had the intent to kill or cause great bodily harm under one (or any combination) of the following circumstances: provocation, imperfect self-defense (mistaken justification), or diminished mental capacity C. A killing in which the individual kills (with the intent to kill) spontaneously or impulsively, rather than after deliberation or reflection D. A type of murder in which an actor carries murder liability for all deaths that occurred as a result of felony participants perpetrating, attempting, or fleeing the felony E. An actor is guilty of this crime if he or she causes an unintentional killing while acting in a criminally negligent manner F. An actor is guilty of this crime if he or she causes an unintentional killing while acting in a nonwantonly reckless manner, which is defined as creating a high and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm G. Any killing done with the intent to kill H. Any killing accomplished when the actor intends to maim or seriously injure the victim, even if the accused did not intend to kill the victim I. A killing in which the killer was serving a life sentence in prison J. A killing that occurred during an attempt to escape lawful custody K. A killing in which the person killed was a police officer or prison guard L. A charge of murder with the maximum punishment of death, which is usually only applicable to murder in the first degree
What is the expected offender response to the errors in thinking approach?
A) to gain skills to overcome substance abuse B) to learn responsible and pro-social behavior C) to learn reality, responsible behavior, and right from wrong D) to learn a new approach to interpersonal relationships
The federal statute that provides specific time limits for pretrial and trial procedures in federal courts is the ________________ Act of 1974
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word