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lb_gilbert

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In which state does the jury, after convicting a defendant of murder, make an assessment of whether the defendant is a continuing threat to society (and if they conclude that he or she is, give the defendant a death sentence)?
 
  A. California
  B. Florida
  C. Texas
  D. Alabama

Question 2

The case of Jesse DeWayne Jacobs in Texas is important because he was
 
  A. executed but later the true killer confessed.
  B. convicted but later the prosecutor admitted he was wrong; Jacobs was still executed.
  C. the first person on death row to be released because of DNA testing.
  D. falsely sentenced to death for killing a police officer, based on the testimony of the true killer.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM


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Wow, this really help

 

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