Legal Studies

The first man condemned to execution by electric chair was:

The first man condemned to execution by electric chair was:

The first man condemned to execution by electric chair was:
 
  a. William Musafina.
  b. William Kemmler.
  c. William Douglas.
  d. William Saine.
  e. William Griffen.

19zbell   30   1 Reply

fuzzycoconut20

Violation of a restraining order can subject the violator to a ________ charge. (Fill in the blank)

Violation of a restraining order can subject the violator to a ________ charge. (Fill in the blank)

Violation of a restraining order can subject the violator to a ________ charge.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Rodderick   38   1 Reply

grim020

Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?

Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?

Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?
 
  a. Many of their decisions are hidden from public view.
  b. They must have a judge sign off on any decision to drop a case.
  c. They are dependent upon t

WadeChl   14   2 Replies

WadeChl

In the case of In re Kemmler (1890), the Supreme Court decided that:

In the case of In re Kemmler (1890), the Supreme Court decided that:

In the case of In re Kemmler (1890), the Supreme Court decided that:
 
  a. the death penalty was cruel and unusual.
  b. the government could not use heat-sensing technology to search a home.
  c. police used excessive force whe

adrianfebrianya   36   1 Reply

alex123

The use of public property is subject to ___________ regulations. (Fill in the blank)

The use of public property is subject to ___________ regulations. (Fill in the blank)

The use of public property is subject to ___________ regulations.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

ekmj   15   1 Reply

SarahSureShot

Which of the following describes the prosecution complex?

Which of the following describes the prosecution complex?

Which of the following describes the prosecution complex?
 
  a. An offender fears unfair treatment by the prosecutor.
  b. A judge sides with the prosecutor in a court decision.
  c. A defense attorney comes to believe he or she

slashbro   30   1 Reply

tiinabrown49

Prior to the invention of the electric chair, the method of execution most often used in the United ...

Prior to the invention of the electric chair, the method of execution most often used in the United ...

Prior to the invention of the electric chair, the method of execution most often used in the United States was:
 
  a. lethal injection.
  b. firing squad.
  c. hanging.
  d. guillotine.
  e. stoning.

Yvonne98   27   1 Reply

Slim1928

First Amendment freedoms and the rights of expression in public places are not ___________.

First Amendment freedoms and the rights of expression in public places are not ___________.

First Amendment freedoms and the rights of expression in public places are not ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

dillosunion   29   1 Reply

ag72198

Which of the following statements concerning the role of a prosecutor is FALSE?

Which of the following statements concerning the role of a prosecutor is FALSE?

Which of the following statements concerning the role of a prosecutor is FALSE?
 
  a. A prosecutor has considerable discretion in the criminal justice system.
  b. A prosecutor is influenced by other actors in the criminal justice sy

yaskween2003   33   2 Replies

yaskween2003

This type of crime involves the use of computers and the Internet to commit acts against people, ...

This type of crime involves the use of computers and the Internet to commit acts against people, ...

This type of crime involves the use of computers and the Internet to commit acts against people, property, public order, or morality.
 
  a. victimless crime
  b. network crime
  c. cyber crime
  d. juvenile crime
  e.

timmmmy   26   1 Reply

laque

A clear and present danger is the possibility that some speech or conduct will bring harm to people ...

A clear and present danger is the possibility that some speech or conduct will bring harm to people ...

A clear and present danger is the possibility that some speech or conduct will bring harm to people or property .
 
  What will be an ideal response?

gltech99   50   1 Reply

agollub

Which of the following is NOT a role of the prosecutor?

Which of the following is NOT a role of the prosecutor?

Which of the following is NOT a role of the prosecutor?
 
  a. trial counsel for the police
  b. house counsel for the police
  c. best defense possible
  d. elected official

amui10   23   1 Reply

Madiy

The theft of social security numbers, credit card numbers, and other information in order to secure ...

The theft of social security numbers, credit card numbers, and other information in order to secure ...

The theft of social security numbers, credit card numbers, and other information in order to secure items while posing as someone else is called:
 
  a. cyber crime.
  b. identify theft.
  c. forgery.
  d. obstruction.

riley.hively   46   1 Reply

dr claude

Obscenity is speech or other communication that appeals to a reasonable person's prurient interest, ...

Obscenity is speech or other communication that appeals to a reasonable person's prurient interest, ...

Obscenity is speech or other communication that appeals to a reasonable person's prurient interest, describes in an offensive manner specific defined sexual conduct, and has no social value.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

sarweston   31   1 Reply

Komall

Which of the following most accurately describes the discretion given to a prosecutor?

Which of the following most accurately describes the discretion given to a prosecutor?

Which of the following most accurately describes the discretion given to a prosecutor?
 
  a. limited discretion
  b. no discretion
  c. broad discretion
  d. relative discretion
  e. supervised discretion

Kfields37   32   2 Replies

Kfields37

Which of the following falls into the category of cyber crime?

Which of the following falls into the category of cyber crime?

Which of the following falls into the category of cyber crime?
 
  a. using a computer to steal someone's identity
  b. hacking into a bank computer to withdraw money from someone else's account
  c. soliciting minors online for

Laney2623   30   1 Reply

michaelfotso

A person can stalk another by sending messages.

A person can stalk another by sending messages.

A person can stalk another by sending messages.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

BonnienZip   20   1 Reply

coupongurl69

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is ...

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is ...

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine:
 
  a. whether to seek the death penalty.
  b. which charges to file against the offender.
  c. whether the defendan

alijan99   20   1 Reply

erical5

Which socioeconomic group is often hit hard by identify theft?

Which socioeconomic group is often hit hard by identify theft?

Which socioeconomic group is often hit hard by identify theft?
 
  a. poor
  b. disadvantaged
  c. lower middle class
  d. affluent
  e. tax exempt

Lolol   28   1 Reply

janeliz

A tumultuous disturbance of the peace involving three or more people assembled with a common purpose ...

A tumultuous disturbance of the peace involving three or more people assembled with a common purpose ...

A tumultuous disturbance of the peace involving three or more people assembled with a common purpose to do an unlawful act is referred to as a _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

valerie2500   28   1 Reply

603nurbk

Each offense that a prosecutor charges a person with in an indictment is a(n):

Each offense that a prosecutor charges a person with in an indictment is a(n):

Each offense that a prosecutor charges a person with in an indictment is a(n):
 
  a. element.
  b. crime.
  c. count.
  d. charge.

rocketleague   31   1 Reply

Komall

The most common form of identity theft is:

The most common form of identity theft is:

The most common form of identity theft is:
 
  a. credit card fraud.
  b. bank account fraud.
  c. tax refund fraud.
  d. mortgage fraud.
  e. loans fraud.

amui10   52   1 Reply

bronson

For an unlawful assembly to be present, there must be _____ or more people present. (Fill in the blank)

For an unlawful assembly to be present, there must be _____ or more people present. (Fill in the blank)

For an unlawful assembly to be present, there must be _____ or more people present.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Kfields37   43   1 Reply

julieh2180

The process during which the prosecution shares information with the defense is known as:

The process during which the prosecution shares information with the defense is known as:

The process during which the prosecution shares information with the defense is known as:
 
  a. nolle prosequi
  b. legal sufficiency.
  c. probable cause.
  d. discovery.
  e. deposition.

Naf87   29   1 Reply

Beula74

Credit card fraud cost online merchants close to how many dollars a year?

Credit card fraud cost online merchants close to how many dollars a year?

Credit card fraud cost online merchants close to how many dollars a year?
 
  a. 1 million
  b. 10 million
  c. 30 million
  d. 60 million
  e. 1 billion

Naf87   40   1 Reply

ltauzzy

One of the tests discussed in the textbook used to judge government restrictions on speech is the ...

One of the tests discussed in the textbook used to judge government restrictions on speech is the ...

One of the tests discussed in the textbook used to judge government restrictions on speech is the _____ test.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

yaskween2003   33   1 Reply

tulusluthers

A nolle prosequi is: (Multiple Choice)

A nolle prosequi is: (Multiple Choice)

A nolle prosequi is:
 
  a. the decision of the prosecutor to drop a case.
  b. the process of determining probable cause.
  c. the questioning of a jury in a criminal case.
  d. the power of the prosecutor to bring charges.

timmmmy   39   2 Replies

timmmmy

The FBI's CAT initiative stands for:

The FBI's CAT initiative stands for:

The FBI's CAT initiative stands for:
 
  a. Counsel at Transition
  b. Criminals and Technology
  c. Cyber Action Team
  d. Crime and Terrorism
  e. Creative Assessment of Targets

litty 123   76   1 Reply

martinez6496

Loud, obnoxious, or other offensive conduct in a public place is called ____. (Fill in the blank)

Loud, obnoxious, or other offensive conduct in a public place is called ____. (Fill in the blank)

Loud, obnoxious, or other offensive conduct in a public place is called ____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

NicoNaples75   11   1 Reply

itsbouttim

Charges are not likely to be brought against offenders when victims:

Charges are not likely to be brought against offenders when victims:

Charges are not likely to be brought against offenders when victims:
 
  a. are upstanding members of society.
  b. are not credible.
  c. want the offender prosecuted.
  d. are trustworthy.
  e. appear sympathetic to j

michelle6899   21   1 Reply

The Truth

In 1996, the United States had to redesign American currency to combat:

In 1996, the United States had to redesign American currency to combat:

In 1996, the United States had to redesign American currency to combat:
 
  a. bank robbery.
  b. money laundering.
  c. counterfeiting.
  d. cyber crime.
  e. embezzlement.

GermanBiter14   20   1 Reply

cboehm123

A serous expression of an intent to inflict bodily harm is called ____. (True or false?)

A serous expression of an intent to inflict bodily harm is called ____. (True or false?)

A serous expression of an intent to inflict bodily harm is called ____.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

costfrost   47   1 Reply

ltauzzy

How might public opinion affect a prosecutor's decision to try a certain case?

How might public opinion affect a prosecutor's decision to try a certain case?

How might public opinion affect a prosecutor's decision to try a certain case?
 
  a. Prosecutors conduct surveys of the community to determine which cases are most important.
  b. Most prosecutors are elected, so their decisions shou

Rhileybrooke2   41   2 Replies

Rhileybrooke2

Complaints received by IC3 from the public are related to:

Complaints received by IC3 from the public are related to:

Complaints received by IC3 from the public are related to:
 
  a. homicide.
  b. bank robbery.
  c. errors made in DNA analysis.
  d. counterfeiting.
  e. cyber crime.

slashbro   22   1 Reply

Komall

Which of the following requirements is included in those generally required by courts to reduce ...

Which of the following requirements is included in those generally required by courts to reduce ...

Which of the following requirements is included in those generally required by courts to reduce murder to manslaughter?
 
  a. there must be adequate provocation
  b. the killing must have been in a heat of passion
  c. there mus

Twatson22   23   1 Reply

bleachvt

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key relationship of the prosecutor?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key relationship of the prosecutor?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key relationship of the prosecutor?
 
  a. judges
  b. community
  c. schools
  d. victims and witnesses

Trejo92   18   1 Reply

Fsujohnmans

Which of the following is NOT a method used by the U.S. government to avoid monetary counterfeiting? ...

Which of the following is NOT a method used by the U.S. government to avoid monetary counterfeiting? ...

Which of the following is NOT a method used by the U.S. government to avoid monetary counterfeiting?
 
  a. a security thread embedded in the paper
  b. ridges in the paper that allow one to feel the amount of the bill with one's fing

jordant.22   28   1 Reply

awintinedebbie1

Which of the following requirements is NOT included in those generally required by courts to reduce ...

Which of the following requirements is NOT included in those generally required by courts to reduce ...

Which of the following requirements is NOT included in those generally required by courts to reduce murder to manslaughter?
 
  a. there must be adequate provocation
  b. the killing must have been in a heat of passion
  c. the k

JustGuilty   34   1 Reply

laque

The person who represents accused and convicted persons in the criminal justice system is known as ...

The person who represents accused and convicted persons in the criminal justice system is known as ...

The person who represents accused and convicted persons in the criminal justice system is known as the:
 
  a. clerk of courts.
  b. state's attorney.
  c. defense attorney.
  d. judicial attorney.
  e. bailiff.

Lolol   48   2 Replies

Lolol

Because of large profits, organized crime groups have been involved in the counterfeiting of ...

Because of large profits, organized crime groups have been involved in the counterfeiting of ...

Because of large profits, organized crime groups have been involved in the counterfeiting of ___________ drugs.
 
  a. illegal
  b. prescription
  c. hospital
  d. over-the-counter
  e. banned

markiplier908   45   1 Reply

lachaison