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fnuegbu

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on: Jun 22, 2018
At what stage of criminal proceedings may the issue of competence be raised?
 
  a. while the defendant is being read her/his Miranda Rights
  b. prior to the preliminary hearing
  c. prior to the sentencing phase of a trial
  d. at many stages in the legal process

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The legal concept of ________ reflects the idea that people act out of free will and are accountable for their actions when they violate the law.
 
  a. mens rea
  b. innocent until proven guilty
  c. criminal responsibility
  d. individual responsibility


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Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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