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One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is
One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is
One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is
 
  a. crack.
  b. PCP.
  c. methamphetamine.
   d. sinsemilla.
  e. heroin.
alijan99   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
The ___________ Amendment does not specifically provide that all citizens have a right to bail, but ...
The ___________ Amendment does not specifically provide that all citizens have a right to bail, but ...
The ___________ Amendment does not specifically provide that all citizens have a right to bail, but only that bail will not be excessive.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Trejo92   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Prisons are usually categorized according to:
Prisons are usually categorized according to:
Prisons are usually categorized according to:
 
  a. size and location.
  b. their levels of security and inmate populations.
  c. their levels of education and rehabilitation programming.
  d. state and federal jurisdiction
slashbro   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Advocates of the crime control model do not believe that the overriding purpose of the justice ...
Advocates of the crime control model do not believe that the overriding purpose of the justice ...
Advocates of the crime control model do not believe that the overriding purpose of the justice system is to:
 
  a. protect the public.
  b. deter criminal behavior.
  c. incapacitate known criminals.
  d. ensure individuali
Rhileybrooke2   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Although the number of traditional _______________ families is in steep decline, in those that still ...
Although the number of traditional _______________ families is in steep decline, in those that still ...
Although the number of traditional _______________ families is in steep decline, in those that still exist, a wife's economic dependence ties men more securely to wage-earning jobs, further serving the interests of capitalists by undermining potentia
Goodtomyself   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Longitudinal studies indicate that drug abusers are maladjusted, alienated, and emotionally ...
Longitudinal studies indicate that drug abusers are maladjusted, alienated, and emotionally ...
Longitudinal studies indicate that drug abusers are maladjusted, alienated, and emotionally distressed and that drug use is only one among a number of many social problems. This causal explanation of substance abuse is termed_____________________.
sms4lyfe   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Group boycott occurs when there is a conspiracy to set and control the price of a necessary ...
Group boycott occurs when there is a conspiracy to set and control the price of a necessary ...
Group boycott occurs when there is a conspiracy to set and control the price of a necessary commodity.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
valerie2500   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
When a victim's physical weakness or psychological distress renders him or her incapable of ...
When a victim's physical weakness or psychological distress renders him or her incapable of ...
When a victim's physical weakness or psychological distress renders him or her incapable of resisting or deterring crime this is referred to as _____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
rocketleague   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
What are some of the primary concerns of statistics showing a decline in sexual abuse? What will ...
What are some of the primary concerns of statistics showing a decline in sexual abuse? What will ...
What are some of the primary concerns of statistics showing a decline in sexual abuse?
 
  What will be an ideal response?
sms4lyfe   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Explain the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
Explain the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
Explain the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
 
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aschaffer   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
If there has been a lawful impoundment of a vehicle, police may conduct an inventory search:
If there has been a lawful impoundment of a vehicle, police may conduct an inventory search:
If there has been a lawful impoundment of a vehicle, police may conduct an inventory search:
 
  a. automatically, if there is no bad faith on the part of the police and to do so is authorized by department policy.
  b. only on reason
Ebony321   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
An officer has made a valid stop of an automobile. Which of the following is NOT automatically ...
An officer has made a valid stop of an automobile. Which of the following is NOT automatically ...
An officer has made a valid stop of an automobile. Which of the following is NOT automatically authorized?
 
  a. Asking for consent to search
  b. Asking the driver to produce driver's license and registration
  c. Locating and
stu.nehagupta   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
The harmless error doctrine: (Multiple Choice)
The harmless error doctrine: (Multiple Choice)
The harmless error doctrine:
 
  a. is an exception to the exclusionary rule.
  b. is an expansion of the exclusionary rule.
  c. applies to Fourth Amendment violations.
  d. is an example of the fruit of the poisonous tree
ade_tpy99   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
In explaining the rule of law, David Hume said that it means a government of laws and not of men.. ...
In explaining the rule of law, David Hume said that it means a government of laws and not of men.. ...
In explaining the rule of law, David Hume said that it means a government of laws and not of men.. Explain what he meant.
 
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chayes2321   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Under the broadest notion of the rule of law:
Under the broadest notion of the rule of law:
Under the broadest notion of the rule of law:
 
  a. no person is above the law.
  b. the legal system is created for the rich.
  c. everyone is entitled to a great lawyer.
  d. the accused is as good as guilty.
LL06   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Most courts require that a factual basis for the plea be established before the court will accept ...
Most courts require that a factual basis for the plea be established before the court will accept ...
Most courts require that a factual basis for the plea be established before the court will accept the plea.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Laney2623   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following circumstances have been found sufficient by themselves to amount to ...
Which of the following circumstances have been found sufficient by themselves to amount to ...
Which of the following circumstances have been found sufficient by themselves to amount to reasonable suspicion?
 
  a. A driver double-parked within ten feet of a pedestrian in a drug trafficking area.
  b. A passenger leaving an air
yaskween2003   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
The _______________ court opinion is considered the law. (Fill in the blank)
The _______________ court opinion is considered the law. (Fill in the blank)
The _______________ court opinion is considered the law.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
LL06   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
In the trial, the government shows that Rocky and his codefendants had planned to bomb post offices ...
In the trial, the government shows that Rocky and his codefendants had planned to bomb post offices ...
In the trial, the government shows that Rocky and his codefendants had planned to bomb post offices in order to bring about the collapse of the government. These actions would have served to do all of the following except
 
  a. intimidate
jdubes   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
According to the text, terrorists sometimes use which of the following to move funds in and out of ...
According to the text, terrorists sometimes use which of the following to move funds in and out of ...
According to the text, terrorists sometimes use which of the following to move funds in and out of the United States?
 
  a. radio advertisements
  b. All of these choices
  c. television commercials
  d. electronic wire tra
brunex16013   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
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
6 years ago
According to Massiah v. U.S. (1964), Chris is required to:
According to Massiah v. U.S. (1964), Chris is required to:
According to Massiah v. U.S. (1964), Chris is required to:
 
  a. have an attorney present during questioning.
  b. answer all the questions asked.
  c. implicate accomplices.
  d. indicate what he feels his punishment shoul
cnv02   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Refocusing attention on crime control and away from maintaining order did more than anything else to ...
Refocusing attention on crime control and away from maintaining order did more than anything else to ...
Refocusing attention on crime control and away from maintaining order did more than anything else to change the nature of American policing during Professional Model Era.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is
NicoNaples75   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Supreme Court does not normally hear any evidence; instead it bases its decision on the written ...
The Supreme Court does not normally hear any evidence; instead it bases its decision on the written ...
The Supreme Court does not normally hear any evidence; instead it bases its decision on the written record of the case and ____________, which are the arguments presented in person rather than on paper.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correc
jordant.22   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
A ___________ is a network of computers that have been appropriated without the knowledge of their ...
A ___________ is a network of computers that have been appropriated without the knowledge of their ...
A ___________ is a network of computers that have been appropriated without the knowledge of their owners and used to spread harmful programs via the Internet.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Naf87   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
Most judges, in fact, work at the appellate level of the system.
Most judges, in fact, work at the appellate level of the system.
Most judges, in fact, work at the appellate level of the system.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
amui10   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Early policing efforts were for the most part performed by:
Early policing efforts were for the most part performed by:
Early policing efforts were for the most part performed by:
 
  a. educated employees.
  b. paid persons.
  c. professionals.
  d. volunteers.
lavagirl   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
More juveniles are placed on probation each year than are sent to an institution.
More juveniles are placed on probation each year than are sent to an institution.
More juveniles are placed on probation each year than are sent to an institution.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ade_tpy99   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
It is rare for federal inmates with past terrorist ties to plot violence following release.
It is rare for federal inmates with past terrorist ties to plot violence following release.
It is rare for federal inmates with past terrorist ties to plot violence following release.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
markiplier908   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
James is one of the inmates who contacted Mr. Johnson to express concern with the conditions of ...
James is one of the inmates who contacted Mr. Johnson to express concern with the conditions of ...
James is one of the inmates who contacted Mr. Johnson to express concern with the conditions of confinement at Warden Cox's institution. James told Mr. Johnson that he has verbally complained to correctional officers but nothing has been done thus fa
valerie2500   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:
In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:
In evaluations of ISP programs, the amount of criminal offending:
 
  a. increased.
  b. declined.
  c. doubled.
  d. did not change.
koala423   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Find a local or recent example of police brutality. Summarize the case and give your opinion about ...
Find a local or recent example of police brutality. Summarize the case and give your opinion about ...
Find a local or recent example of police brutality. Summarize the case and give your opinion about the case.
 
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Yvonne98   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
We spend more than 1 trillion every year on:
We spend more than 1 trillion every year on:
We spend more than 1 trillion every year on:
 
  a. Moonshine, purple drank, absinthe and peyote
  b. Legal gambling at casinos, race tracks, state lotteries, and church bingo
  c. Strip clubs, brothels and peep shows
  d. P
alijan99   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
My parents used marijuana when they were my age, so why cant I? This would be an example of ...
My parents used marijuana when they were my age, so why cant I? This would be an example of ...
My parents used marijuana when they were my age, so why cant I? This would be an example of condemnation of the _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
chayes2321   14   2 Replies
6 years ago
Which of the following best describes Beccarias position regarding punishment as a deterrent to ...
Which of the following best describes Beccarias position regarding punishment as a deterrent to ...
Which of the following best describes Beccarias position regarding punishment as a deterrent to crime?
 
  a. It must include rehabilitation
  b. It must be religion-based
  c. It must be certain and swift
  d. It must be di
SDINIC89   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
The studies done on the homeless find very low rates of victimization.
The studies done on the homeless find very low rates of victimization.
The studies done on the homeless find very low rates of victimization.
 
  a. True
  b. False
jeremy.l32   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Crime has skyrocketed in the US since the 1990s.
Crime has skyrocketed in the US since the 1990s.
Crime has skyrocketed in the US since the 1990s.
 
  a. True
  b. False
NicoNaples75   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Police may underreport crimes in order to boost their citys image.
Police may underreport crimes in order to boost their citys image.
Police may underreport crimes in order to boost their citys image.
 
  a. True
  b. False
riley.hively   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Crime is one of our most important social problems.
Crime is one of our most important social problems.
Crime is one of our most important social problems.
 
  a. True
  b. False
Drea Anna   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
Positive blockage and negative avoidance combine in general strain theory to create:
Positive blockage and negative avoidance combine in general strain theory to create:
Positive blockage and negative avoidance combine in general strain theory to create:
 
  a. The highest rates of delinquency and deviance.
  b. The lowest rates of delinquency and deviance.
  c. Low rates of delinquency except in
rocketleague   14   1 Reply
6 years ago
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