In Order for a Defendant to Make a Successful Claim

question 49

Multiple Choice

In order for a defendant to make a successful claim of selective prosecution, what must he demonstrate?

• A)Discriminatory intent and actual malice by a preponderance of the evidence
• B)Clear and convincing evidence of actual malice
• C)Some evidence of discriminatory impact
• D)Clear and convincing evidence of a discriminatory impact and discriminatory intent

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Definitions:

Serotonin Syndrome

A potentially life-threatening condition resulting from an excessive amount of serotonin in the body, often due to drug interactions or overdose.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where a patient redirects feelings and desires originally felt towards a significant person to the therapist.

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure, emphasizing the importance of thought patterns in psychological health.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud, which argues that bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings to consciousness helps resolve psychological disorders.