Describe the long history of humanity's desire to achieve altered states of consciousness and how this ties into the study of drug use and crime.

What will be an ideal response?


The response should include examples that there is evidence that shows how the ancient world had access to and embraced the use of mind-altering substances. It isn't until the 19th century that a major shift emerged that began to criminalize substance abuse.

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Upon a felony conviction, a defendant is granted _____ automatic appeal(s).

A) no B) 1 C) 2 D) 3

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What is a neighborhood canvass, and explain why it may be important to conduct during the early phases of an investigation

What will be an ideal response?

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The field that seeks to measure psychological and mental differences between criminals and noncriminals is known as ______.

a. astrology b. psychometry c. palmistry d. psychology

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Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. The Supreme Court has held that states are not bound by the Fourteenth Amendment to abide by the grand jury requirement imposed on the federal courts by the Fifth Amendment. b. Grand juries frequently reject requests for indictment by prosecuting attorneys. c. Courts have ruled that an indictment must be dismissed if the defendant can prove that the prosecution's delay in bringing the indictment was a deliberate device to gain an advantage of the defendant and that it has caused actual prejudice to the defendant's ability to present a defense. d. Trial judges are accorded considerable discretion in determining whether to grant a change of venue in a criminal case.

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