The role of the defense counsel includes all of the following except:

a. Quasi-legal advisor to the police.
b. Testing the strength of the prosecution's case.
c. Appealing a conviction.
d. Representing the accused.


a

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Trevor is a habitual criminal offender. He has committed dozens of robberies and hundreds of burglaries, and has stolen approximately 30 vehicles. Trevor was 14 when he was first arrested for stealing a car. He is now 44 years old and just got out of prison. He spent 10 years in prison for an armed robbery. The judge explained to Trevor at his sentencing hearing 10 years ago that if he is arrested and convicted of another crime after he serves his 10 years, he is likely to get a lifetime prison sentence under strict sentencing guidelines. Trevor remembers the words of the judge when he is released from prison. If the judge's words are what have convinced Trevor to remain crime free, what crime control policy has successfully kept Trevor a law-abiding citizen?

A. General deterrence B. Specific deterrence C. Incapacitation D. Rehabilitation

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Among the individuals that are affected each year by toxic particles emitted from manufacturing plants, the majority are considered ______ and ______.

a. young children b. pregnant women c. low income families d. elderly

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In general, rape is sexual intercourse by a male defendant with a female victim that is committed

A. in public. B. for payment. C. by means of some specific forms of deception. D. All of the answers are correct.

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_____________________ includes preservice training required for sworn officers that involves coursework on law, weapons, psychology, and police procedures

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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