An inmate files a civil lawsuit against the prison warden where she is being held. Which of the following would this be considered?

A. initial appeal
B. collateral attack
C. discretionary appeal
D. conviction attack


B. collateral attack

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The first triad thought to have produced and distribution modern drugs such as morphine and heroin is the

a. Yamaguchi-Gumi b. Kyokuto Kai c. Sun Yee On d. Shanghai Green Gang

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Which test for entrapment focuses on the actions of the police?

A) The subjective test B) The objective test C) The due process test D) The reasonableness test

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The "special needs" doctrine is an exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment, but not the probable cause requirement

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The volunteers accept the instructions of their leader and intend to carry out the mission. They have no ethical reservations, as they have been trained to follow orders. Which method of cognitive restructuring are the volunteers employing?

a. dehumanization b. cognitive dissonance c. advantageous comparison d. displacement of responsibility

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