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During the opening statements, the prosecutor refers to evidence that is known to be inadmissible, making what may be considered a(n) ___________ error.

The burden of proof

Hanging is no longer an option for execution in the United States today.

A(n) _________ sentence is a fixed period with no possibility of parole.

During allocution, the defendant can reopen the question of guilt.

Overall, about what percentage of criminal cases each year involve pleas of insanity?

The state’s goal is to prove guilt

If an inmate is sentenced to death under a federal statute, which method of execution is used?

The _____________ is the list of potential jurors that make up the jury pool.

After the defense rests, the prosecutor may introduce new witnesses or evidence, in a process known as