What is Duress?

What will be an ideal response?


Duress is the imposition of restrictions on physical behavior, such as prolonged interrogation and deprivation of water, food, or sleep.

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An alibi defense involves proving the offender was mentally ill at the time of the offense

a. true b. false

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A municipal police officer arrests Jack for disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor. The officer can file formal charges against Jack in either ________ Court or ________ Court

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In what case was it determined that a district attorney's office may not be held liable under Section 1983 for failure to train prosecutors based on a single Brady violation?

a. Connick v. Thompson (2011). b. Kalina v. Fletcher (1997). c. Buckley v. Fitzsimmons (1993). d. Burns v. Reed (1991).

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A graphologist is also known as an exemplar

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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