Voluntary manslaughter is commonly defined as an intentional killing in which the offender had no prior intent to kill, such as a killing that occurs in _______.

A. recklessness
B. negligence
C. irresponsibility
D. the heat of passion


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Plea bargaining between the defense attorney and the prosecutor usually occurs in a single short meeting

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________________ combine elements of foster care and group home placements and are run by a single family rather than staff members

a. rural programs c. boot camps b. family group homes d. reform schools

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According to the text, veiled threats:

a. are conditional in nature b. are direct and overt c. are strongly implied d. are clearly explicit

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