The individual's state of mind or intent to commit a crime is formally referred to as:
a. stare decisis.
b. mala in se.
c. mens rea.
d. actus reus.
c
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Which of the following statements is true of large local police departments?
A. They maintain the county jail. B. They carry out civil and criminal processes within county lines, such as serving eviction notices and court summonses. C. They often assign officers to specialized task forces or units that deal with a particular crime or area of concern. D. They often assign officers to enforce orders of the court.
Why is classification considered the most involved aspect of inmate supervision?
What will be an ideal response?
What situation related to domestic violence mandates officers to make an arrest, thus inhibiting the use of discretion?
A. when a felonious assault has occurred B. when the suspect is a minor C. when witnesses are present D. when arrest is preferred
Under the tithing system, a group of 10 families (or a tithing) would follow three of the following principles. Which of the following is not a principle followed by the tithing?
A. select one man from each parish as chief peacekeeper B. agree to follow the law C. bring law violators to justice D. keep the peace in their areas