A chief problem with vague laws is that they allow too much _______________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


police discretion

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Based on what you learned in your text, which of the following characteristics increases the chances that a person suffering from a mental illness will come into contact with the police?

A. if the mentally ill person is an African American B. if the mentally ill person has a “dual diagnosis” C. if the mentally ill person comes from a disadvantaged background D. if the mentally ill person is a female

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In this 1961 case, the Supreme Court decided that theexclusionary rule applied to the states

a. Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States b. Smith v. Illinois c. Boyd v. United States d. Mapp v. Ohio

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Identify the most egregious forms of misconduct.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following states has set the minimum age at 15 years for a juvenile to be waived to adult court?

A. West Virginia B. Nebraska C. Missouri D. New Mexico E. Colorado

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