Legal Studies

The ________ established the prevention of delinquency as a national priority.

The ________ established the prevention of delinquency as a national priority.

The ________ established the prevention of delinquency as a national priority.

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g.selah

Should judges be permitted to make decisions based on extralegal factors? If so, what kinds of ...

Should judges be permitted to make decisions based on extralegal factors? If so, what kinds of ...

Should judges be permitted to make decisions based on extralegal factors? If so, what kinds of factors should they consider? If not, why not?
 
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The insanity defense is used in approximately

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________ are used for general interdepartmental and inter-business/agency communication.

________ are used for general interdepartmental and inter-business/agency communication.

________ are used for general interdepartmental and inter-business/agency communication.
 
  A) Agency-specific reports B) Contact reports
  C) Memoranda/letters D) all of the above


Have specialized courts been success

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These are the most fruitful strategies when corruption is the result of external, government ...

These are the most fruitful strategies when corruption is the result of external, government ...

These are the most fruitful strategies when corruption is the result of external, government factors:
 
  a. Improve police supervision and political reform through legislation
  b. Civilian review boards and promotions based on quali

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Discuss the two views for how certain behaviors are criminalized. Give examples. What will be an ...

Discuss the two views for how certain behaviors are criminalized. Give examples. What will be an ...

Discuss the two views for how certain behaviors are criminalized. Give examples.
 
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Which of the following is crucial in providing outplacement services and in assessing the violence potentia

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backsoarflyte

The conflict view holds that a behavior is criminalized only when it serves the interests of those ...

The conflict view holds that a behavior is criminalized only when it serves the interests of those ...

The conflict view holds that a behavior is criminalized only when it serves the interests of those in positions of power.
 
  a. True
  b.False


Generally speaking, minority juveniles are placed in secure confinement at

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Approximately what percent of convicted offenders in state courts are males?

Approximately what percent of convicted offenders in state courts are males?

Approximately what percent of convicted offenders in state courts are males?
 
  a. 80
  b. 60
  c. 40
  d. 20


Of all of the warrantless searches, which have been previously discussed, __________ searches are

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Biases and negative stereotypes reinforce the _________________ of African Americans. (Fill in the blank)

Biases and negative stereotypes reinforce the _________________ of African Americans. (Fill in the blank)

Biases and negative stereotypes reinforce the _________________ of African Americans.
 
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__________ penalties require offenders to express remorse, usually publicly,for committing a pa

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_________ __________ implies that, within the very fabric of the structures of our society, there ...

_________ __________ implies that, within the very fabric of the structures of our society, there ...

_________ __________ implies that, within the very fabric of the structures of our society, there are both overt and covert forms of racism that exist.
 
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Photographs and recordings ma

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Define warrant and explain what is needed to obtain a warrant, and discuss the different types of ...

Define warrant and explain what is needed to obtain a warrant, and discuss the different types of ...

Define warrant and explain what is needed to obtain a warrant, and discuss the different types of warrants.
 
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Which of the following is a step of sentencing circles?
 
  a. Healin

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______________ search warrants are extremely unique in that they are issued prior to the arrival of ...

______________ search warrants are extremely unique in that they are issued prior to the arrival of ...

______________ search warrants are extremely unique in that they are issued prior to the arrival of the evidence in a particular location.
 
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Unsuspecting lovers who are assaulted by t

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Hans von Hentig used personal factors associated with victimization, such as:

Hans von Hentig used personal factors associated with victimization, such as:

Hans von Hentig used personal factors associated with victimization, such as:
 
  a. Social characteristics.
  b. Psychological characteristics.
  c. Biological characteristics.
  d. All of the above


Probabl

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____________________ consists of the cumulative psychological damage that identified groups of ...

____________________ consists of the cumulative psychological damage that identified groups of ...

____________________ consists of the cumulative psychological damage that identified groups of people suffer throughout multiple generations, becoming a shared group experience that, at least in part, defines that group's role in a society through

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geography101

There are some situations that arise in American criminal courts in which the jury is instructed on ...

There are some situations that arise in American criminal courts in which the jury is instructed on ...

There are some situations that arise in American criminal courts in which the jury is instructed on what to believe and are not free to draw independent inferences. These situations are such that jurors must adopt the statement or evidence as fact.

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ownyoash

A statement, of which the party has manifested a belief in its truth, is known as an:

A statement, of which the party has manifested a belief in its truth, is known as an:

A statement, of which the party has manifested a belief in its truth, is known as an:
 
  a. Admission by silence
  b. Admission by conduct
  c. Adoptive admissions
   d. None of the above


There are a number

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This type of appeal is made by the defense attorney to the trial judge.

This type of appeal is made by the defense attorney to the trial judge.

This type of appeal is made by the defense attorney to the trial judge.
 
  a. Directed appeal
  b. Directed verdict
  c. Evidentiary appeal
   d. Appellate brief


Which of the following terms best describes

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The most important requirement for witnesses is that of competency.

The most important requirement for witnesses is that of competency.

The most important requirement for witnesses is that of competency.
 
  a. True b. False


Which of the following is a key theme discussed in the text as appearing most prominently and carrying the most moral weight in Western

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Which of the following is known as the oldest legal code in the world?

Which of the following is known as the oldest legal code in the world?

Which of the following is known as the oldest legal code in the world?
 
  a. Canon Law
  b. Roman Common Law
  c. The Torah
   d. Code of Hammurabi


Using electronic means to combine different audio and visu

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There are several types of DNA tests. An analyst would choose one test over the other depending on ...

There are several types of DNA tests. An analyst would choose one test over the other depending on ...

There are several types of DNA tests. An analyst would choose one test over the other depending on ________ of the DNA.
 
  A) variety and quality B) series and quality
  C) type and quality D) amount and quality


The te

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It is not dangerous to fire a gun into the air. (True or false?)

It is not dangerous to fire a gun into the air. (True or false?)

It is not dangerous to fire a gun into the air.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


A hot spot is an area which has had an appreciable decrease in crime.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true

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Zhero

The pattern of signals radiating from a dipole antenna is only on a horizontal plane. (True or false?)

The pattern of signals radiating from a dipole antenna is only on a horizontal plane. (True or false?)

The pattern of signals radiating from a dipole antenna is only on a horizontal plane.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


The use of digital photographic traffic enforcement devices often raises questions abo

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In the management of public organizations, if we lose sight of our ultimate goal, we can end up ...

In the management of public organizations, if we lose sight of our ultimate goal, we can end up ...

In the management of public organizations, if we lose sight of our ultimate goal, we can end up being efficient but ineffective.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Following the disaster at the Branch Davidi

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Only the most senior officer en route to an active shooter scene should be in charge.

Only the most senior officer en route to an active shooter scene should be in charge.

Only the most senior officer en route to an active shooter scene should be in charge.
 
  a. True
  b. False


The biggest risk to using the ruse tactical option is what?
 
  a. Not knowing how many suspects ma

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zfatahi

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is commonly used in treatment facilities all over the United ...

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is commonly used in treatment facilities all over the United ...

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is commonly used in treatment facilities all over the United States.
 
  a. True
  b. False


Diatoms are unicellular organisms found in water.
 
  a. True b. False

[h

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taina

The big five cluster of personality traits include

The big five cluster of personality traits include

The big five cluster of personality traits include
 
  a. fearlessness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism
  b. arrogance, fearlessness, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness
  c. opennes

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Some theorists hold that terrorism is a form of _______________ or an intense overreaction to not ...

Some theorists hold that terrorism is a form of _______________ or an intense overreaction to not ...

Some theorists hold that terrorism is a form of _______________ or an intense overreaction to not being able to acquire or maintain power or control by intimidation, thus resulting in shame
 
  a. narcissistic rage
  b. mental illnes

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Some serial killers take artifacts belonging to the victim, remove or eat part of the body, remove ...

Some serial killers take artifacts belonging to the victim, remove or eat part of the body, remove ...

Some serial killers take artifacts belonging to the victim, remove or eat part of the body, remove and wear the skin, or take photographs.
 
  According to the psychological phase
   model of Norris (1988) and Ressler et al. (1988), t

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Turtle

The use of aggression can be both physical and psychological.

The use of aggression can be both physical and psychological.

The use of aggression can be both physical and psychological.
 
  a. True
  b. False


_________ is a comprehensive examination of psychosocial needs and problems including the severity of disorders, the conditions assoc

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TheInquisitor57

What problems do wireless networks pose for investigators? How can they be overcome? What will be ...

What problems do wireless networks pose for investigators? How can they be overcome? What will be ...

What problems do wireless networks pose for investigators? How can they be overcome?
 
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According to the 1999 Bureau of Justice Statistics study (Ditton, 1999 ) found that ___________ of seve

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andrea63857

_________________________ refers to the dysfunctional methods by which members use to distance ...

_________________________ refers to the dysfunctional methods by which members use to distance ...

_________________________ refers to the dysfunctional methods by which members use to distance themselves from their family.
 
  a. Emotional distance
  b. Geographical Denial
  c. Ineffectual Denial
  d. Relational Emotions

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jennieflem

True or False: Some defendants have successfully argued that they should not be charged as a result ...

True or False: Some defendants have successfully argued that they should not be charged as a result ...

True or False: Some defendants have successfully argued that they should not be charged as a result of these child enticement stings because no actual victim exists (the victim is a police officer).
 
  a. True b. False


____

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The entrapment defense was a way in which courts checked the growing power of bureaucratic police ...

The entrapment defense was a way in which courts checked the growing power of bureaucratic police ...

The entrapment defense was a way in which courts checked the growing power of bureaucratic police departments.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


According to Teplin, Abram, et. al. (2005) They estimate that

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Reflective listening is not an important component within the therapeutic alliance.

Reflective listening is not an important component within the therapeutic alliance.

Reflective listening is not an important component within the therapeutic alliance.
 
  a. True
  b. False


Why can Multisystemic therapy accommodate multiple theories of behavior change and or intervention ?
 

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Which of the following is a suspect's or defense team's Achilles heel?

Which of the following is a suspect's or defense team's Achilles heel?

Which of the following is a suspect's or defense team's Achilles heel?
 
  a. A suspect's admission of guilt
  b. Disadvantages in the voire dire and jury selection processes
  c. Well documented, properly seized, and properly pr

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Going through garbage cans looking for sources of credit card information is known as:

Going through garbage cans looking for sources of credit card information is known as:

Going through garbage cans looking for sources of credit card information is known as:
 
  a. Shoulder surfing
  b. Skimming
  c. Garbage diving
  d. Dumpster diving


Which of the following Justices is most cen

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By 1980 Chief Justice Burger changed his mind about overruling Miranda, for the following reasons, ...

By 1980 Chief Justice Burger changed his mind about overruling Miranda, for the following reasons, ...

By 1980 Chief Justice Burger changed his mind about overruling Miranda, for the following reasons, EXCEPT
 
  A. Concern that overruling Miranda would tacitly condoning abusive police tactics
  B. A desire to maintaining the symbol of

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What types of computer crimes are going to become more prevalent in the future? What will be an ...

What types of computer crimes are going to become more prevalent in the future? What will be an ...

What types of computer crimes are going to become more prevalent in the future?
 
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Which program was designed to promote local and federal coordination to find creative ways to reduce gun vio

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Courts of general jurisdiction are trial courts. (True or false?)

Courts of general jurisdiction are trial courts. (True or false?)

Courts of general jurisdiction are trial courts.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


The President's Working Group on Unlawful Conduct on the Internet suggested different kinds of treatment for technological

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The FBI conducted the first National Computer Security Survey.

The FBI conducted the first National Computer Security Survey.

The FBI conducted the first National Computer Security Survey.
 
  a. True
  b. False


Parties may challenge the authenticity of computer-stored records by questioning the identity of their ________________.
 

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___________________, a form of racist propaganda, was found in the automobile of Timothy McVeigh ...

___________________, a form of racist propaganda, was found in the automobile of Timothy McVeigh ...

___________________, a form of racist propaganda, was found in the automobile of Timothy McVeigh when he was arrested after the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
 
  a. Anarchist Cookbook
  b. Anarchis

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