In the majority of states, duress is not a defense for
a. serious felonies.
b. misdemeanors
c. theft.
d. murder.
d
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A. de novo B. reasonableness C. clear error D. abuse of discretion
Which of the following statements is true about the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 signed into law by President Barack Obama?
A. It eliminated the sentencing disparity between crack- and powder-cocaine offenses. B. It prohibited the spraying of marijuana crops with chemicals by the government. C. It disregarded those cocaine cases that originated at the federal level. D. It discarded the mandatory minimum 5-year prison sentence for first-time offenders possessing crack cocaine.
Under the new culture and approach to community policing, what could police officers bring to a mass demonstration on a cold winter day after a court decision in high profile court case?
a. hot chocolate and coffee b. pepper spray c. full riot gear d. cases of cold beer
Most active burglars maintain a conventional lifestyle
a. True b. False