Of the Issues Discussed in This Chapter, What Do You

question 6

Short Answer

Of the issues discussed in this chapter, what do you feel is the greatest challenge facing jails today?

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Definitions:

Berghuis v. Thompkins

A 2010 Supreme Court case that held that remaining silent without a prior explicit invocation of Miranda rights does not constitute an invocation of the right to silence.

Right to Remain Silent

A legal principle that safeguards individuals from being compelled to incriminate themselves during a legal process.

Strict-Liability Offenses

Crimes for which the perpetrator can be held liable regardless of intent or state of mind at the time of committing the act.

Mens Rea

A legal principle referring to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.