Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Even when informed of their Miranda warnings, most suspects decide to answer the questions of the police.
b. There is reason to believe that the Miranda warnings may decrease the likelihood that suspects will make incriminating statements to the
police.
c. Suspects who waive their rights are more likely to be convicted than those who do not waive their rights.
d. Suspects with felony records are more likely to invoke their rights than suspects without felony records.
b. There is reason to believe that the Miranda warnings may decrease the likelihood that suspects will make incriminating statements to the
police.
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In early US policing, which area of the country encouraged vigilantes to address social problems like theft of livestock?
A. The rural south B. Western territories C. The east D. Most areas employed this practice.
How is the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) different from the the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
a. Reports are based on voluntary participation of law enforcement agencies. b. Information about both the victim and the offender are collected for homicides. c. It includes detailed information on crime incidents, including the characteristics of the victim, such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, and resident status. d. Only state law enforcement agencies participate in reporting.
An arrest warrant which has a detailed description of the suspect but does not have the suspect's name is known as a(n) _____ warrant
a. nominal b. John Doe c. no name d. unidentified
Stopping, questioning, or searching an individual without legal justification represents a serious violation of the Fourth Amendment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false