The General Rule Is That a Defendant Must Prove Both

question 8

Multiple Choice

The general rule is that a defendant must prove both a discriminatory impact and discriminatory intent to prove an equal protection violation.

• A) Yes, both prongs are typically required.
• B) No, one or the other needs to be proven.
• C) Malicious is the standard not discriminatory.
• D) Disproportionate impact is the standard.