According to the qualified immunity defense, law enforcement officers cannot be held personally liable in a civil lawsuit if:
a. the officer honestly believed they had not violated the law.
b. the officer can show that under the circumstances their actions were warranted.
c. the officer can show their action was objectively reasonable as measured by legal rules "clearly established"at the
time they acted.
d. criminal charges are also not filed against them.
c
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A) whether the drugs can be used intravenously B) how much the drugs cost C) where the drugs originate D) the drug's abuse potential
According to von Hentig's typology of crime victim, a wanton individual is particularly vulnerable to stressors if they are of lower social class.
a. true b. false
According to the Court in Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, informing individuals of their right to refuse consent:
a. Was required of the police officer in order for the consent to be voluntary b. Would run the risk of individuals refusing consent and interfering with police investigations c. Would weaken the police officer’s ability to quickly resolve criminal matters d. Was not required but would be considered a factor when determining the voluntariness of the consent e. All of the above except a f. All of the above except d
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a. Waiver b. Transfer c. Disposition d. Adjudication