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Due process of law is found in the Fourth Amendment.

false

The element of criminal law most relevant to criminal justice is torts, or the law of personal injuries

false

The exclusionary rule is the exclusion from trial of evidence seized in violation of the Eighth Amendment.​

false

The principle of stare decisis refers to the concept of proportionality or "eye for an eye."

false

Although most common-law crimes require intent, strict liability crimes do not have a mental requirement

true

Bail is forfeited if the defendant misses the trial date

true

Stalking laws are an example of the creation of a new law in response to emerging social issues.

true

Substantive criminal law deals with issues such as the mental and physical elements of a crime.

true

There are certain offenses in which mens rea is not essential.

true

Traffic laws are examples of strict liability offenses.

true


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