A legal petition requesting that a judge examines whether an individual is being properly detained is called a(n)

a. writ of certiorari

b. writ of probable cause.
c. ex post facto writ.
d. habeas corpus.


d

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Bias crime training includes offenses motivated by hatred against a victim based on his or her sexual orientation

A) True B) False

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Several state legislatures have passed laws loosening the requirements for warrantless arrests for misdemeanors, allowing a warrantless arrest even the officer did not necessarily observe the offense. Which of the following offenses is most likely to fall into this category of exceptions?

A) Jaywalking B) Shoplifting C) Vagrancy D) Public urination

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Fear of crime strengthens social ties within a community

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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International criminal law is also known as offenses against the

a. world b. planet c. law of nations d. United Nations

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