Legal Studies

The rehabilitation model of corrections is based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused ...

The rehabilitation model of corrections is based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused ...

The rehabilitation model of corrections is based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological conditions that require treatment.
 
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meli3198   37   2 Replies

meli3198

Guerillas engage in civil war against sovereign powers that hold control of the land. (True or false?)

Guerillas engage in civil war against sovereign powers that hold control of the land. (True or false?)

Guerillas engage in civil war against sovereign powers that hold control of the land.
 
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WadeChl   37   1 Reply

tiinabrown49

A nation whose government has lost control of its own territory, is unable to provide public ...

A nation whose government has lost control of its own territory, is unable to provide public ...

A nation whose government has lost control of its own territory, is unable to provide public services and protection, and lacks the ability to interact with other states as a full member of the international community is known as a(n):
 
 

ashlee123   37   1 Reply

applebeeds

The development of this technology has increased the number of people exonerated after being ...

The development of this technology has increased the number of people exonerated after being ...

The development of this technology has increased the number of people exonerated after being convicted.
 
  A) DNA
  B) NCN
  C) AMA
  D) NRA
  E) AARP

Basketball1121   37   2 Replies

Basketball1121

Who determines whether a prisoner's sentence may be reduced for good behavior?

Who determines whether a prisoner's sentence may be reduced for good behavior?

Who determines whether a prisoner's sentence may be reduced for good behavior?
 
  A) Judge
  B) Prosecutor
  C) State supreme court
  D) Prison administrator
  E) Governor of the state

sms4lyfe   37   1 Reply

cboehm123

A reduction in a prisoner's sentence as a reward for participation in educational or other ...

A reduction in a prisoner's sentence as a reward for participation in educational or other ...

A reduction in a prisoner's sentence as a reward for participation in educational or other rehabilitation programs is called:
 
  A) parole.
  B) earned time.
  C) good time.
  D) incentive time.
  E) post sentencin

tleebergene   37   1 Reply

aboudyb

Blended probation occurs when an offender is released after a period of incarceration and then ...

Blended probation occurs when an offender is released after a period of incarceration and then ...

Blended probation occurs when an offender is released after a period of incarceration and then resentenced to probation.
 
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timmmmy   37   1 Reply

uniquwep

Both the prosecution and defense make _________________ to the jury after the presentation of all ...

Both the prosecution and defense make _________________ to the jury after the presentation of all ...

Both the prosecution and defense make _________________ to the jury after the presentation of all the evidence.
 
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valerie2500   37   1 Reply

48hiam

When a guilty plea rests on a promise of a prosecutor, the promise must be fulfilled. This decision ...

When a guilty plea rests on a promise of a prosecutor, the promise must be fulfilled. This decision ...

When a guilty plea rests on a promise of a prosecutor, the promise must be fulfilled. This decision was upheld by the Supreme Court in the case of _____________.
 
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ARJAY270   37   1 Reply

mikeyp

Under the policy of ___________, suspects can be held without bail if there is a high risk of flight ...

Under the policy of ___________, suspects can be held without bail if there is a high risk of flight ...

Under the policy of ___________, suspects can be held without bail if there is a high risk of flight or serious crime by the suspect.
 
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ARJAY270   37   1 Reply

tulusluthers

The link between substance abuse and violence occurs in three different ways. Violent behavior that ...

The link between substance abuse and violence occurs in three different ways. Violent behavior that ...

The link between substance abuse and violence occurs in three different ways. Violent behavior that results from a user's attempt to fund a drug habit is known as:
 
  A) financial supportive behavior.
  B) psychopharmacological rela

19zbell   37   1 Reply

Madiy

When the defense may seek an order for the prosecution to share certain evidence, or for the ...

When the defense may seek an order for the prosecution to share certain evidence, or for the ...

When the defense may seek an order for the prosecution to share certain evidence, or for the exclusion of evidence that was allegedly obtained through improper questioning of the suspect or an improper search, this is referred to as a ___________.

bummblle   37   2 Replies

bummblle

In the case of Williams v. Florida, the Supreme Court ruled that:

In the case of Williams v. Florida, the Supreme Court ruled that:

In the case of Williams v. Florida, the Supreme Court ruled that:
 
  A) juries must have at least 12 members.
  B) juries can be as small as 6 members.
  C) juries must be unanimous in misdemeanor trials.
  D) juries mus

lavagirl   37   1 Reply

rachel.rivera@y

The __________ is the hypothesis that suggests that a childhood history of physical abuse ...

The __________ is the hypothesis that suggests that a childhood history of physical abuse ...

The __________ is the hypothesis that suggests that a childhood history of physical abuse predisposes survivors to becoming violent themselves in later life.
 
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gltech99   37   1 Reply

Alonzoperez1118

________ ruled that a prosecutor may warn that refusing a guilty plea would result in a harsher ...

________ ruled that a prosecutor may warn that refusing a guilty plea would result in a harsher ...

________ ruled that a prosecutor may warn that refusing a guilty plea would result in a harsher sentence.
 
  A) Boykin v. Alabama (1969 )
  B) Missouri v. Frye (2012 )
  C) North Carolina v. Alford (1970 )
  D) Ricketts

aj20386   37   1 Reply

mikeyp

Which of the following is not a lawyer who works in the private sector but provides legal aid to ...

Which of the following is not a lawyer who works in the private sector but provides legal aid to ...

Which of the following is not a lawyer who works in the private sector but provides legal aid to indigents?
 
  A) Public defender
  B) Assigned counsel
  C) Contract attorney
  D) Private practice attorney
  E) Cor

madisonbodiford   37   2 Replies

madisonbodiford

The official responsible for the prosecution of crimes that violate the laws of the United States is ...

The official responsible for the prosecution of crimes that violate the laws of the United States is ...

The official responsible for the prosecution of crimes that violate the laws of the United States is the:
 
  A) district attorney.
  B) state's attorney.
  C) commonwealth attorney.
  D) county attorney.
  E) U.S.

madisonbodiford   37   2 Replies

madisonbodiford

Which branch of conflict theory focuses on the emergence of a strict law and order philosophy and ...

Which branch of conflict theory focuses on the emergence of a strict law and order philosophy and ...

Which branch of conflict theory focuses on the emergence of a strict law and order philosophy and believes that street criminals prey on the poor and disenfranchised, thus making the poor doubly abused--first by the capitalist system, and then by mem

LL06   37   1 Reply

ginam19pj

Critical theorists believe that the motive of multinational corporations for providing jobs in ...

Critical theorists believe that the motive of multinational corporations for providing jobs in ...

Critical theorists believe that the motive of multinational corporations for providing jobs in third-world counties is to:
 
  A) build the economies of these countries.
  B) provide the poorest individuals better jobs.
  C) su

mehdido712   37   1 Reply

sns3guppy

African American defendants are ______ to be prosecuted under habitual offender statutes if they ...

African American defendants are ______ to be prosecuted under habitual offender statutes if they ...

African American defendants are ______ to be prosecuted under habitual offender statutes if they commit crimes where the victim is likely to be white.
 
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meli3198   37   1 Reply

tiinabrown49

The __________ permits police to immediately question a suspect in custody without providing any ...

The __________ permits police to immediately question a suspect in custody without providing any ...

The __________ permits police to immediately question a suspect in custody without providing any warnings, if public safety would be jeopardized by their taking the time to supply the warnings.
 
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markiplier908   37   1 Reply

frixion119

Officers in an urgent situation, acting under ______________, are not required to obtain a warrant. ...

Officers in an urgent situation, acting under ______________, are not required to obtain a warrant. ...

Officers in an urgent situation, acting under ______________, are not required to obtain a warrant.
 
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rahrah23   37   1 Reply

SarahSureShot

Because the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by all law ...

Because the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by all law ...

Because the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by all law enforcement officials, evidence found through improper searches or seizures must be:
 
  A) included.
  B) excluded.
  C) incorpora

Fignshev   37   1 Reply

coupongurl69

According to the Supreme Court, exigent circumstances might exist when:

According to the Supreme Court, exigent circumstances might exist when:

According to the Supreme Court, exigent circumstances might exist when:
 
  A) officers believe they might find important evidence.
  B) officers believe there is probable cause.
  C) officers believe others might be in grave d

costfrost   37   1 Reply

Caellis1962

Novice criminals often argue that they are caught in the dilemma of being loyal to their own peer ...

Novice criminals often argue that they are caught in the dilemma of being loyal to their own peer ...

Novice criminals often argue that they are caught in the dilemma of being loyal to their own peer group while at the same time attempting to abide by the rules of the larger society. This is known as:
 
  A) denial of responsibility.

GIVEMEAWNSERFUC   37   1 Reply

avantquez

A criticism of learning theories is that they fail to adequately explain:

A criticism of learning theories is that they fail to adequately explain:

A criticism of learning theories is that they fail to adequately explain:
 
  A) drug use.
  B) spontaneous acts of violence.
  C) subterranean behaviors.
  D) minor crimes such as vandalism and shoplifting.

hihihihihihi   37   1 Reply

chemistry9999

Hirschi and Stark found that the association between religious attendance and belief and delinquent ...

Hirschi and Stark found that the association between religious attendance and belief and delinquent ...

Hirschi and Stark found that the association between religious attendance and belief and delinquent behavior patterns is:
 
  A) unstable.
  B) dramatic.
  C) insignificant.
  D) varies depending on age.

Naf87   37   1 Reply

frixion119

An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation from the police officers. ...

An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation from the police officers. ...

An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation from the police officers.
 
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Matyler98   37   1 Reply

coupongurl69

The use of abusive language to physical force and violence can be considered __________. (Fill in the blank)

The use of abusive language to physical force and violence can be considered __________. (Fill in the blank)

The use of abusive language to physical force and violence can be considered __________.
 
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J2Thurst   37   1 Reply

Alonzoperez1118

In federal agencies, the work of special agents is most similar to that of:

In federal agencies, the work of special agents is most similar to that of:

In federal agencies, the work of special agents is most similar to that of:
 
  A) vice officers.
  B) SWAT officers.
  C) patrol officers.
  D) detectives.
  E) dispatchers.

ARJAY270   37   1 Reply

jtmassey08

Fusion centers were developed to encourage the use of community policing techniques. (True or false?)

Fusion centers were developed to encourage the use of community policing techniques. (True or false?)

Fusion centers were developed to encourage the use of community policing techniques.
 
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Lolol   37   1 Reply

isabellafj

Hot spots are locations where crimes occur frequently (True or false?)

Hot spots are locations where crimes occur frequently (True or false?)

Hot spots are locations where crimes occur frequently.
 
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AyeDocJ   37   1 Reply

kaygarciaa

Police use force infrequently (True or false?)

Police use force infrequently (True or false?)

Police use force infrequently.
 
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Naf87   37   1 Reply

Komall

There is no research link between ADHD and the onset and duration of a criminal career. (True or false?)

There is no research link between ADHD and the onset and duration of a criminal career. (True or false?)

There is no research link between ADHD and the onset and duration of a criminal career.
 
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tleebergene   37   2 Replies

tleebergene

Units within local police departments that deploy officers, often in plainclothes, and dedicate them ...

Units within local police departments that deploy officers, often in plainclothes, and dedicate them ...

Units within local police departments that deploy officers, often in plainclothes, and dedicate them to a specific task are referred to as:
 
  A) military units.
  B) swat units.
  C) special units.
  D) enforcement unit

sarweston   37   1 Reply

Slim1928

Law enforcement certification involves completing coursework in all of the following areas except: ...

Law enforcement certification involves completing coursework in all of the following areas except: ...

Law enforcement certification involves completing coursework in all of the following areas except:
 
  A) law.
  B) use of weapons.
  C) politics.
  D) police procedures.
  E) psychology.

ARJAY270   37   1 Reply

uniquwep

___________ is not an emphasis of the FBI?

___________ is not an emphasis of the FBI?

___________ is not an emphasis of the FBI?
 
  A) Organized crime
  B) Vandalism
  C) Terrorism
  D) Political corruption
  E) Foreign intelligence

Kfields37   37   1 Reply

laque

The medieval English system in which groups of families agreed to uphold the law, keep order, and ...

The medieval English system in which groups of families agreed to uphold the law, keep order, and ...

The medieval English system in which groups of families agreed to uphold the law, keep order, and bring violators, to court was known as:
 
  A) tithing.
  B) the frankpledge.
  C) the watch system.
  D) the hue and cry.

litty 123   37   1 Reply

ninja320

The service style of policing provides officers with a great deal of discretion. (True or false?)

The service style of policing provides officers with a great deal of discretion. (True or false?)

The service style of policing provides officers with a great deal of discretion.
 
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NicoNaples75   37   1 Reply

ZoeWarren98

About 9 percent of all inmates on death row have prior convictions for murder Indicate whether ...

About 9 percent of all inmates on death row have prior convictions for murder Indicate whether ...

About 9 percent of all inmates on death row have prior convictions for murder
 
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jdubes   37   1 Reply

julieh2180