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A judge is required to accept a guilty plea.

List and define the four main levels, or types, of mens rea and give an example of each. Define strict liability, give an example of a strict liability offense, and explain why the issue of strict liability is relevant in a discussion of types of mens rea.

Explain the concept of racial profiling. What arguments could be made to support the use of racial profiling by the police? Do you agree with these arguments? Why or why not? Are there situations in which the use of racial or characteristics may be appropriate when targeting a suspected offender? Explain your response.

The reports of the court recorder are the basis for appellate review.

Identify the three levels of the federal court system and explain the jurisdiction and role of each.

Community policing focuses on dealing with citizens’ problems and concerns.

A defendant who has been acquitted in criminal court can be tried in civil court without violating the principle of double jeopardy.

Miranda rights do not apply to illegal immigrants living in the U.S.

Statutory rape is a strict liability crime.

When the police are conducting a phone tap, they must stop monitoring the call when it becomes obvious the conversation is innocent.