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In military time, what does 1800 hours represent
B. 6 PM
Several conditions must be present before someone’s behavior is considered criminal. What is one of these conditions
A. The behavior was a voluntary act
What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM
A. 2330 hours
Which of the following is an example of using active voice
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Incomplete ______ can impact the outcome of cases
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Inaccurate ______ may lead to case dismissal
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Redirect examination is when an ______ questions their own witness after cross-examination
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Perjury is the ______ of lying while testifying under oath
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Discretionary ______ refers to the power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals
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Restitution is direct ______ made from a criminal to a victim as compensation
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A ______ is the government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant
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Voir dire is the ______ of prospective jurors during jury selection
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Burglary is the ______ of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a ______
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Conspiracy is the ______ of two or more people agreeing to commit a ______, often requiring an overt act toward committing the ______
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The exclusionary ______ prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
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Deadly ______ poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human
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Study Notes
Legal Terminology and Criminal Justice System Overview
- Incomplete police reports can impact the outcome of cases
- Inaccurate reports may lead to case dismissal
- Redirect examination is when an attorney questions their own witness after cross-examination
- Perjury is the crime of lying while testifying under oath
- Discretionary jurisdiction refers to the power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals
- Restitution is direct payments made from a criminal to a victim as compensation
- A prosecutor is the government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant
- Voir dire is the questioning of prospective jurors during jury selection
- Burglary is the crime of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime
- Conspiracy is the crime of two or more people agreeing to commit a crime, often requiring an overt act toward committing the crime
- The exclusionary rule prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
- Deadly force poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human
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