Which of the following pleas is used to state the desire of the defendant not to contest the charge?

a. Standing mute
b. Nolo contendre
c. Alford plea
d. Mercy plea


b. Nolo contendre

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The shooting of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman in Florida created a controversy over ________ laws

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the function of rape shield laws?

A. Defense attorneys do not get to find out the name of the victim until trial. B. Defense attorneys cannot cross examine a rape victim on past sexual behavior. C. Victims of rape are not required to testify at trial. D. Information about the accused is kept confidential until convicted.

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A stable feature, characteristic, property, or condition present at birth or established early in life that makes some people crime-prone over the life course is known as a(n):

A) ?life factor. B) ?hidden characteristic. C) ?underlying feature. D) ?latent trait.

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The principle aim of the _____ initiative is to "identify and replicate effective youth violence prevention programs across the nation."

a. Blueprints for Violence Prevention b. Federal Mentoring for Violence Prevention c. Quantum Opportunities d. SafeFutures Initiative

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