Which of the following elements must be in place if a Section 1983 lawsuit is to succeed?

a. color of law
b. federal rights violation
c. color of law and federal rights violation
d. none of these choices


C

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Scientific misconduct includes ______________

a. when a researcher fakes of invents data b. falsely reports how research was conducted c. stealing the ideas or writings of others d. violations of people's rights in the collection of data e. all of the above

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Which is NOT one of the four types of warrantless searches?

a. Searchesincident to an arrest b. Searches conducted under exigent circumstances c. Searches based on the "plain view" doctrine d. All of the above

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Given their discretion, prosecutors may file charges against a suspect even if they know there is far too little evidence to obtain a conviction.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Offenders are fingerprinted and booked into the jail before arrest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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