As a Juror Attempting to Make a Decision Regarding the Possible

question 114

Multiple Choice

As a juror attempting to make a decision regarding the possible guilt of a defendant, you recall how the lawyer kept referring to this individual as a criminal, so you assume he/she must be guilty. You have allowed _________ to influence your decision-making.

• A)representative heuristics
• B)availability effect
• C)framing effect
• D)all of these

Understand the concepts of deterrence, recidivism, and retribution in the context of criminal law.

Differentiate between types of crimes, including white-collar crimes, and understand relevant legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Comprehend the classification of crimes such as felonies, misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.

Realize the implications of criminal actions under acts such as RICO and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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Definitions:

Mexico

A country in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south and west, Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.

1910

Refers to the year which marked significant events globally such as the start of the Mexican Revolution and advancements in technology and society at the early 20th century.

Late Nineteenth Century

A period from 1870 to 1900 characterized by significant industrial, social, and political changes in many parts of the world.

Early Twentieth Centuries

The period from the start of the 1900s through the early 1930s, a time of significant global change and upheaval.