Exceeding the speed limit in a school zone is a good example of a ______ act.
a. mala prohibita
b. mala in se
c. mala dominant
d. mala insane
a. mala prohibita
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Discretionary waivers give juvenile court judges authority to determine whether to waive jurisdiction and transfer cases to criminal court
a. True b. False
Foot patrol has been reintroduced in high-density neighborhoods because:
A) levels of citizen fear decrease significantly B) foot patrol police have lower morale C) levels of citizen fear increase significantly D) patrol mobility is increased
A police officer stops a car for speeding and conducts an illegal search of the trunk without a warrant or consent from the owner or operator
During the search, the officer however, finds a three kilos of cocaine, $35,000 in cash, and several stolen guns. Based on the exclusionary rule, what are the courts likely to do with the evidence in this case? A. The courts will likely admit the evidence into court. B. The courts will likely admit the stolen guns into court due to the "Greater Danger" premise but will exclude the other evidence from court proceedings. C. The courts will look at the totality of the circumstances, and based on the suspect's previous convictions, will determine whether or not the evidence will be admitted. D. The courts will likely exclude the evidence from court.
Which statement regarding the police use of force is false?
A) Police use force infrequently. B) Police use of force typically occurs in the lower end of the force spectrum and involves grabbing, pushing, or shoving. C) Police use of force is frequent, but undocumented. D) Use of force typically occurs when police are trying to make an arrest and the suspect is resisting. E) ?Most officers in a typical career will use deadly force.