Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the "no drop" policy that has been adopted in several states?
A) Arrested persons under domestic abuse laws must not drop child support payments prior to trial.
B) Once a person accuses another with abuse, that person always agrees to testify should the case come to trial.
C) Battered children must not be dropped off in foster care until the batterer is prosecuted in a court of law.
D) If a battered wife refuses to testify, officers may use 9-1-1 tapes to ensure the prosecution of the offender.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
In which of the following studies do researchers look for negative associations between crime rates and punishment levels that can be interpreted as having a deterrent effect?
a. interrupted time-series studies b. ecological studies c. perceptual studies d. socioeconomic studies
This leftist group was a mish-mash of mysticism, Marxism, teachings of Mao, and racial bigotry
a. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia b. National Liberation Army c. Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement d. Sendero Luminoso or Shining Path
DNA evidence is not always a magic bullet. Identify and explain the various factors that may decrease the reliability of DNA evidence.
What will be an ideal response?
All of the following were identified as possible future sources of terrorism except for ______.
a. Latin America b. the Middle East c. North Korea d. Western Europe