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True or False. The plain view doctrine maintains that police officers have a lawful right to use all of their senses (sight, smell, hearing, and touch) to detect evidence of unlawful action.
The Miranda warning resulted from the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. Which of the following statements about the Miranda warning is false?a. It was the outcome of a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Courtb. It applies to police questioning of suspects after they have been taken into custodyc. It requires the police to inform suspects that they have the right to remain silent, that they have the right to an attorney, and that anything they say will be used against them in courtd. None of the above
The grand jury's role is to:a. determine if the accusation of the prosecutor justifies a trialb. act as an independent investigating bodyc. issue a true bill or indictment if it finds probable cause exists for the prosecution of an accusedd. all of the above
A subpoena is:a. an order requiring a witness to appear in court at a specific time and placeb. required for a writ of habeas corpusc. required prior to entering into a plea bargaind.the document used to charge a defendant
True or False. The pleas available to a criminal defendant are guilty, not guilty, and nolle contendere.
True or False. Most police officers exercise very little discretion in carrying out their daily tasks.
True or False. The courts have ruled that women can be excluded from the core duties of the correctional officer because of their gender.
The Sixth Amendment contains numerous criminal trial rights. Which one of the following rights are contained in the sixth amendment?a. the right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizuresb. the right to a speedy, public trialc. the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishmentd. the right against self-incrimination
True or False. The Innocence Project has exonerated more than 300 people who were convicted of crimes that they did not commit. Most were cleared using DNA evidence.
Intermediate sanctions:a. include prison sentencesb. include fines, house arrest and electronic monitoring, and intensive supervision probationc. include jail timed. none of the above
Which law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating the counterfeiting of U.S. currency?a. FBIb. U.S. Marshals Servicec. U.S. Secret Serviced. U.S. Mint
A(n) __________ sentence refers to a term of incarceration with a stated minimum and maximum length, for example, a sentence of 3 to 10 years. The parole board picks a release date based on the offender's behavior in prison, and his/her rehabilitation/risk.a. mandatoryb. determinatec. indeterminated. consecutivee. concurrent
In medieval England, the senior law enforcement figure in a county was the ____________________, who is today referred to as a sheriff in the United States.a. Constableb. Bobbiec. Shire Reeved. Watchman
True or False. According to the concept of general deterrence, the punishment of a single offender sets an example for the rest of society, deterring them from committing crimes.
True or False. The U.S. is in the majority of countries that still use the death penalty.
True or False. U.S. Magistrates have the authority to adjudicate misdemeanor offenses.
True or False. The Eight Amendment prohibits excessive bail and excessive fines.
The first American penitentiary was:a. in James City in the Virginia Colonyb. the Walnut Street Jail which was converted to that use about 1790c. on a ship in a harbord. The Auburn Prison in New York which was established in 1817
These offenses are punishable by a fine and/or jail time for up to one year:a. feloniesb. misdemeanorsc. status offensesd. strict liability crimes
An administrative act by a parole authority that removes a person from parole, or a judicial act that removes a person from probation, in response to a new crime or a technical violation is known as.....