One of the Leading Reasons for the Conviction of Innocent

question 6

Multiple Choice

One of the leading reasons for the conviction of innocent persons is

• A)racial prejudice.
• B)biased prosecutors.
• C)police corruption.
• D)faulty eyewitness identification.

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Legally Sufficient Value

A value, consideration, or benefit that is recognized by law as adequate to support a binding contract.

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Legally Sufficient Value

An acceptable form or measure of value that must be provided in a contract to make it binding and enforceable under law.