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A city ordinance banning the "loitering" of "vagrants" in front of business shops would be constitutional.

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Define the concept of entrapment, and provide an example of an entrapment.

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The Patriot Act Increased the federal government's ability to legally prevent terrorist suspects from entering the country and to detain or deport these foreign suspects.

A prisoner testified that he escaped from prison, not because he wanted freedom, but rather to escape physical abuse. If true, should this situation justify the escape? What ramifications of such a defense can you identify?​

The federal "exclusionary rule," prohibiting the use in court of evidence wrongfully obtained by the prosecution, was created by

A law created to use against organized crime the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) includes the forfeiture of any ill-gotten monetary gains form illegal activity including real and personal property.

On the evening of the 4th of July, with the distant crackling of fire crackers heard in the distance, Derek Dordson, standing in his backyard, aimed his big-game rifle straight into the sky. He fired three shots in rapid succession. Then he returned to watch cartoons on TV. Unbeknownst to Derek, his first bullet descended onto Victor's head, killing him instantly. Derek's second bullet descended onto the windshield of Albert's car, causing him to jerk the steering wheel to the left to avoid further "gunfire" which, in turn, caused him to collide head on with an oncoming vehicle driven by police Sergeant Phillips. Albert had robbed a nearby service station and was speeding from the scene of the crime when Derek's bullet dropped. Both Phillips and Albert were killed instantly. Derek's third bullet was never found. Of what crimes is Derek not guilty?

Identify one exception to the general requirement that the authorities obtain a search warrant in a criminal investigation.

Which of the below is a correct statement regarding the defense of insanity.

Actual or threatened force directed at a victim for the purpose of obtaining money or other property is an example of mayhem.

Federal crimes are prosecuted in a federal court and, if conviction follows, result in confinement in a state prison.

When arguing his case attorney Perry Masonmint said "My client ate the apple because the serpent beguiled her." Perry is making an analogy to

Legal search warrants have certain requirements. Which of the following is not a requirement?

The felony-murder rule refers to situations in which

Serena and Savyvahn, roommates at Georgia Tech, were attending a Friday night "mixer" in a private home near campus where several other students began passing around and puffing on marijuana cigarettes. Serena and Savyvahn had refused to take even one puff although they had been sipping "light" beers for an hour or so before the doorbell rang. Serena and Savyvahn are one year under the legal drinking age. Serena opened the door and a uniformed officer asked: "Can I come in?" Serena simply said "sure." Within minutes everyone in the house was issued a citation for misdemeanor-possession of a controlled substance. Of what crimes are Serena and Savyvahn guilty, if any? Select the correct answer from below and explain why it is correct. A) They are guilty of underage consumption of alcoholic beverages. B) They are guilty of the misdemeanor of "possession of a controlled substance for personal use" as aiders and abettors of the persons who were smoking the marijuana. C) They are not guilty of any crime, because the search by the police violated the Fourth Amendment. D) They are not guilty of any crime.

Specific intent requires an intentional act, but no specific knowledge of particular circumstances.

What is the distinguishing feature of a hate crime? What legal effect do they have?

The difference between the crimes of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter (i.e., the most, and the least blameworthy categories of manslaughter) is the existence of ____________________ in the mind of the perpetrator at the moment the offense takes place.

Although it is a crime for an 18-year-old male to have sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl, it is not a crime for an 18-year-old female to have sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old boy.

Ksumé waited in the car while Sam and Oliva robbed a mini-mart. Oliva shot the store clerk. Ksumé can be found guilty of murder as if he pulled the trigger under the ________________ .