In the 1999 case of Chicago v. Morales, the Supreme Court upheld an "anti­loitering" ordinance, stating that the definition of illegal loitering as "to remain in any one place with no apparent purpose" was not unconstitutionally vague.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: False

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Statutory exclusion means that the juvenile court will:

A) hear the case against the juvenile. B) hear the case after the criminal court determines the juvenile's guilt or innocence. C) not hear the case against the juvenile. D) None of the above

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For a person to become a police officer, one of the minimum requirements is that he or she:

A. must not have been convicted of a felony. B. must not have been caught speeding. C. must be at least eighteen years of age. D. must have passed the state bar exam.

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Criminal acts implemented through use of a computer are known as

a. cyber crime b. identity theft c. wire fraud d. video voyeurism

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What is misusing police authority to receive material reward of gain called?

A) Police crime B) Occupational deviance C) Police corruption D) Abuse of authority

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