For Which of the Following Types of Cases in a Recent

question 78

Multiple Choice

For which of the following types of cases in a recent study of death-eligible cases in Maryland were prosecutors not significantly more likely to seek the death penalty?

• A) cases in which an offender had a history of alcohol problems
• B) cases in which an offender had a troubled job history
• C) cases in which a victim was an acquaintance of the offender
• D) cases in which a victim was unable to defend himself or herself
• E) in all of the above cases prosecutors were significantly more likely to seek the death penalty

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