Quiz Mark 2. Criminal Justice - Core Introductory

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Sam is a forensic toxicologist who is examining a body found at the scene of a fire. Although the body was not burnt; Sam felt that the most likely cause of death is asphyxiation as the red blood cells had a below normal count of pure hemoglobin. It was found that as the deceased was stuck in the fire and exposed to dangerous gases; there was not enough hemoglobin left to carry oxygen to the tissues. In this case, the deceased was exposed to the poison called ________.

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Cognitive interviews are improved by encouraging interruptions.

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All state use the same ages to establish juvenile court jurisdiction

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Which phase of prisoner reentry may be the most difficult for inmates?

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Which of the following is the correct Texas Penal Code definition of "force" for the purposes of the law of self-defense?

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Prison programs give inmates a better chance of reintegration into society after release.

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What is the "general population" within a prison?

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Classification pertains to:

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Legal duties can arise from:

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Travis Hirschi links the onset of criminality to the weakening of the ties that bind people to society. Identify and discuss the elements of the social bond and how they impede crime.

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Cocaine (including crack) is not an illicit drug

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What are some common problems with rural jails in America?

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Burglary is a crime against habitation

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The opportunity for youthful offenders to receive treatment and community sentences resulted from the adoption of which law?

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Rouge employees who have access to the employer's computer system may install a logic bomb as insurance for their own protection. The rouge employee who is most likely to employ a logic bomb is which kind of employee?

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What type of offenders is Sara most likely housed with?

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Rob encourages his six-year-old brother Ned to steal items from a grocery store and give them to Rob. Ned does as requested, stealing $25 worth of groceries. As to Rob's criminal responsibility:

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The Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) method assumes that a person's brain reacts in different recognizable patterns when telling the truth or being deceitful

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One approach to drug control is to deter the sale and importation of drugs through the systematic apprehension of large-volume drug dealers

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The House of Refuge was developed to protect potential criminal youths by taking them off the street and providing a familylike environment

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Victims suffer stress and anxiety long after an incident is over. What of the following is true about the long-term stress suffered by victims?

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In some jurisdictions, a person must retreat before using defensive deadly force if

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Which of the following is the burden of proof used in a warrantless arrest?

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Professionals who sell stolen property for profit are called a. purveyors

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What is total quality management?

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Boredom, defensiveness and hostility are ___________ symptoms of stress.

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Sexual offense is often categorized under this crime so that it has a broader scope

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The seizure of property of people charged with or convicted of crime is called ____

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Explain the differences between the various types of criminal organizations (four different groups).

The Mafia—true origins unknown. Similar to extended social family, members were related by home village and Sicilian nationality, took an oath, swearing under punishment of death to a code of silence; self-protection group initially. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs—disorganized and unruly groups made up of disgruntled World War II veterans, tough-guy image perpetuated and membership increased along with the organization and sophistication of the groups. More rebellious than openly criminal. Prison Gangs—increase has been linked to Cooper v. Pate, Supreme Court decision giving prisoners the right to sue state officials in federal court, changing prison conditions. Gangs grew in a more liberal prison environment. Urban Street Gangs—corruption, violence, continuity, multiple enterprises, structure and involvement in legitimate businesses, sophistication, discipline, and bonding.

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The Military Trials for Enemy Combatants Act was passed in __________.

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The first transfer pattern will be lighter in color while subsequent transfers will be increasingly dark and heavy

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According to the text, the U.S. correctional system has become less harsh than other systems of free societies

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Instrumental gangs are neighborhood centered and exist independently of criminal activity

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Discuss the English roots of policing, including an elaboration of how this history has influenced the structure, duties, and functions of modern US policing