What are the principal features of entrepreneurial gangs?

What will be an ideal response?


Entrepreneurial gangs are organized for the express purpose of distributing drugs. They are based on continuing economic opportunity. Violence is utilitarian—intended to further economic gains.

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. The Constitution of the United States does not guarantee a right to appeal; however, if a state provides for appeal by right, then all defendants have a constitutional right to appeal. B. The Constitution of the United States guarantees at least one appeal in state criminal cases. C. The Constitution of the United States guarantees appeals in all states and to all appellate courts, whether appeal is by right or discretionary. D. The Constitution of the United States does not guarantee appeals in state criminal cases.

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A frisk search involves the search of an entire cell or cell block for contraband

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The juvenile function of police work is concerned largely with order maintenance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person who secretly records a telephone call with an estranged spouse in order to get statements to use in a divorce case is guilty of

(a) unlawfully recording a confidential communication. (b) wiretapping. (c) electronic tracking for personal reasons. (d) invasion of privacy.

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