Which of the following involves the conversion or obtaining of money or property under false pretenses?

a. fraud
b. shoplifting
c. arson
d. burglary


a. fraud

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If an indictment is sufficient but does not provide a defendant with the information necessary to prepare a defense adequately, the proper remedy is a(n)

A. bill of particulars. B. motion for clarification. C. motion to dismiss indictment. D. motion to suppress.

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Mario was charged with sexual assault. If the trial for his conviction had taken place in a federal court, Mario would have been sentenced to eight years in prison. But, since the trial took place in a state court, he was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Which of the following problems related to sentencing is being illustrated in this scenario?

A. Sentencing disparity B. The chivalry effect C. Sentencing discrimination D. Mitigating circumstances

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The investigations unit should be called on all serious or major crimes EXCEPT ________.

A. robberies B. vandalism C. homicides D. rapes

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_______________ is based on the belief that faulty thinking patterns and belief systems cause psychological problems and that changing our thoughts improves our mental and emotional health and results in changes in behavior

a. Correctional therapy b. Behavioral therapy c. Reality therapy d. Solution-focused therapy

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