In 2004 the U.S. Supreme Court held that states are not precluded from using checkpoints to obtain motorists' assistance in locating the perpetrator of a crime involving a traffic accident

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Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor

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______ theory relates to the patterns of one’s everyday activities to the potential for victimization.

A. Gender B. Lifestyle C. Pathway D. Trauma

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According to Shaw and McKay’s social disorganization theory, what would you expect to happen in a deteriorated inner-city area when the population of that area changes?

A. Delinquency rates will go up significantly. B. Delinquency rates will decrease slightly. C. Delinquency rates will decrease significantly. D. Delinquency rates will remain stable.

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Barry participated in a lineup at a stage in the criminal process where his right to counsel would have attached. However, at the time, Barry was not afforded legal representation nor did he waive his right to have one present at the lineup. The prosecutor intends to use the outcome of the lineup—which resulted in the victim identifying Barry as the perpetrator—at trial. Barry’s attorney objects to the introduction of the lineup results. How will the court rule?

a. For the prosecution since the burden was on Barry to ensure that his rights were protected b. For the prosecution, provided the prosecution can have the witness confirm the identification while on the witness stand c. For the defendant, since the lineup violated Barry’s constitutional right to counsel d. For the defendant, as Barry’s objection to the introduction of the lineup at trial served as his invocation of his constitutional right to an attorney

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