Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court made it clear in Barefoot v. Estelle (1983) that expert predictions of future dangerousness were _____ in capital sentencing _____.
A) inadmissible; because of their high inaccuracy
B) inadmissible; despite their likely accuracy
C) admissible; despite their likely inaccuracy
D) admissible; because of their high accuracy
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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