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theo

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According to the doctrine of jury nullification:
 
  a. courts can overturn jury acquittals.
  b. juries can acquit even if the evidence proves guilt.
  c. juries cannot go against the weight of the evidence in criminal cases.
  d. courts cannot interfere with a verdict of guilty.

Question 2

What is known about police and certainty of punishment?
 
  a. Research indicates that routine patrol may have a significant impact on crime rates.
  b. Adding police on the street has no effect on crime rates.
  c. Evidence shows that cities with larger police departments do not experience lower levels of violent crime.
  d. The manner in which police approach their tasks may have more deterrence power than simply adding more police.


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tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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theo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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