Define Warrant.

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In criminal proceedings, a writ issued by a judicial officer directing a law enforcement officer to perform a specified act and affording the officer protection from damages if he or she performs it.

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Which geographic region imposes the harshest sentences in the United States?

a. Midwest b. Northeast c. South d. North

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How many of the female prisoners in state prisons have children under the age of 18?

a. one-third b. one-half c. three-fifths d. three-fourths

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Police today are more professional and have more training as a result of:

a. the plea bargaining rule. b. the silver platter doctrine. c. the exclusionary rule. d. both the pleas bargaining rule and silver platter doctrine.

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According to the text, news sources base their coverage of crime on the concept of

a. a competitive edge. b. top billing. c. crime sells. d. the police visibility beat.

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