Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have an obligation to act within the bounds of the law even when it undermines the interests of their clients.
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This event can remove the blame from the wrongdoer who origi…
This event can remove the blame from the wrongdoer who originally set events in motion.
This theory of punishment includes the offender, their famil…
This theory of punishment includes the offender, their family, the victim and their family, and the community as a whole.
Deterrence is effective against all individuals regardless o…
Deterrence is effective against all individuals regardless of their mental capacity.
A court that is exclusively federal jurisdiction would be
A court that is exclusively federal jurisdiction would be
A state statute says that corporate officers are liable for…
A state statute says that corporate officers are liable for violations of their product safety laws even if the duty to comply with those laws is delegated to company employees. This is an example of
General deterrence seeks to prevent a particular type of cri…
General deterrence seeks to prevent a particular type of crime from occurring in society.
The oldest form of law in the United States is
The oldest form of law in the United States is
Prosecutors only have to prove mens rea and actus rea in ord…
Prosecutors only have to prove mens rea and actus rea in order to prove a crime.
The U.S. Supreme Court has found an implicit right to privac…
The U.S. Supreme Court has found an implicit right to privacy in the Due Process Clause’s protection of liberty.